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P419 WPN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 WPN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,030 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear chassis

front number plate poor

nearside number plate lamp poor

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Jan 2011 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside rear chassis

front number plate poor

nearside number plate lamp poor

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

condensation - front headlamps, front indicators, nearside lamp.

engine noisey

front number plate poor

fuel cap seal very poor

nearside rear tyre perishing

uneven rise and fall rear brakes on limit

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,349 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2008 75,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.Fuel hose by filter temporary repair.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 68,725 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 68,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

n/s door mirror missing glass

space saver fitted to n/s/r

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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P419 WPN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P419 WPN, 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 P419 WPN registered?

P419 WPN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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