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P350 UHY

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 UHY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Smell of fuel

Tailpipe exhaust baffles breaking up

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,293 miles

Advise slight water ingress in nearside front indicator

Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,321 miles

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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P350 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P350 UHY, 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 P350 UHY registered?

P350 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P350 UHY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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