CarVerify

Free Car Check

P389 EJH

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 EJH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,131 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

oily residue on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,253 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight seepage around fuel tank

Pass 2 Oct 2017 149,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 149,846 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fronts (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (7.1.2)

Near side wheel binding on slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2015 48,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (7.1.2)

Near side wheel binding on slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fronts (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,303 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2014 48,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampeness around fuel tank

radiator deteriorated and sligh leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampeness around fuel tank

radiator deteriorated and sligh leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,258 miles

off side head lamp image deterating

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side head lamp image deterating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,590 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,709 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Fiat Cinquecento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P389 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P389 EJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P389 EJH?

You can check the full history of P389 EJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P389 EJH registered?

P389 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P389 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 EJH shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P389 EJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P389 EJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.