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P439 OND

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,836 mi
Last recorded59,836 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 OND
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 59,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,150 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,814 miles

some condensation in both headlights. †some splitting in both outer cv gaiters.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some condensation in both headlights †some splitting in both outer cv gaiters

Fail 26 Jun 2006 37,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bump stops worm

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,813 miles

both front bump stops worm

Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,776 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 31,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P439 OND is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P439 OND, 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 P439 OND registered?

P439 OND is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P439 OND safe to buy?

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