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P420 MJA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 MJA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,678 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,915 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,398 miles

play in steering

rear syspenshion corroded

under body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,434 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,760 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

all bushers perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,878 miles

Faint scratches on windscreen

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Faint scratches on windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,495 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,753 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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P420 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P420 MJA, 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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P420 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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