CarVerify

Free Car Check

P469 RUR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above 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

RegistrationP469 RUR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
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

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,334 miles

os seat back at top broken

Fail 8 Oct 2012 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

os seat back at top broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,724 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,801 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,412 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

P469 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P469 RUR, 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 P469 RUR?

You can check the full history of P469 RUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P469 RUR registered?

P469 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P469 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 RUR shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P469 RUR 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 P469 RUR. 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.