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P318 MKK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 MKK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,724 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 108,148 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brakr discs pitted

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,862 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 86,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,216 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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P318 MKK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P318 MKK, 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 P318 MKK registered?

P318 MKK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P318 MKK safe to buy?

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