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P47 AUB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 AUB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,347 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 77,536 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f o/s/f floor corroded

non standerd spings and shocks fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

rear bumper mounts corroded

unable to fully assess rear boot floor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,346 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper loose

non standard shocks fitted front and rear

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,340 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,065 miles

slight play in steering rack [both sides]

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,491 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,506 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,673 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

some corrosion to both rear brake back plates

Fail 19 Jan 2006 57,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake back plate have surface corrosion. exhaust front pipe mounting has temporary repair. exhaust rear section touching heat sheild

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P47 AUB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P47 AUB, 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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P47 AUB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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