MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
signs of corrosion on fuel
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake back plates poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake back plates poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P256 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P256 YCD registered?
P256 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P256 YCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P256 YCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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