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P37 FVO

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,513 miles

All four wheels dented on inner rims, nearside front is especially bad

Both front coil springs rusty

Front brake discs badly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four wheels dented on inner rims, nearside front is especially bad

Both front coil springs rusty

Front brake discs badly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,041 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Side light switch starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 May 2014 68,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs rusty

Side light switch starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 May 2013 66,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 66,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,092 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 62,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

nearside front floor pan damaged slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,027 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P37 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P37 FVO, 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 P37 FVO registered?

P37 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P37 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 FVO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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