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P376 VCK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,530 mi
Last recorded50,530 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,530 miles

Idle speed high, just within limits for test.

N/S/F indicator fading to white.

brake pipes have been cleaned & heavely greased

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

small cut in o/s/f trye sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,343 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe fouling O/S/F Chassis leg.

Brake pipe fouling wiring loom O/S/R of engine bay.

Front panel of vehicle distorted on O/S, affecting the alignment of the headlight.

Idle speed high, just within limits for test.

N/S/F indicator fading to white.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 45,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both inner cv boots leaking gear oil

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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P376 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc 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 P376 VCK, 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 P376 VCK registered?

P376 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P376 VCK safe to buy?

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