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P480 BAP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,727 mi
Last recorded45,727 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 BAP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 45,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 11 May 2017 45,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,115 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Security of drivers sun visor

Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,277 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear suspension components.

security of drivers sun visor.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,488 miles

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

slight movement in front passenger seat.

water ingress on inside of both headlamp lenes.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in front passenger seat.

water ingress on inside of both headlamp lenes.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,744 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,000 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

offside rear brake binding slight

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,115 miles

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

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

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

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

surfaces corrossion around vehicle

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2007 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,124 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking on side wall

advise slight blow at exhaust

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres cracking on side wall

advise slight blow at exhaust

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
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P480 BAP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P480 BAP, 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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P480 BAP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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