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P42 FVO

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,035 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,686 miles

head lamps reflectors tarnished

Pass 31 May 2017 68,699 miles

head lamps reflectors tarnished

Pass 25 May 2016 64,851 miles

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

Nearside head light pattern weak

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 25 May 2016 64,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

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

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 28 May 2015 56,702 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 50,589 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front outer c/v boot perished

offside front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wor inner edge and perished

Fail 21 May 2014 50,589 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front outer c/v boot perished

offside front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wor inner edge and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 43,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,891 miles

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,673 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate marked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight noise n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,010 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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P42 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P42 FVO registered?

P42 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P42 FVO safe to buy?

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