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P481 KOP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 KOP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres slight perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel near limits

Fail 12 Sep 2019 36,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ending /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres slight perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel near limits

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,921 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

both headlamps have water ingress light output unaffected

nearside inner cv boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside and nearside rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,920 miles

Emissions not tested drive belt missing (7.3.A.1)

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

both headlamps have water ingress light output unaffected

nearside inner cv boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside and nearside rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 35,495 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,983 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from radiator

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis and suspension componants have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,422 miles

coolant leaking from radiator

offside and nearside rear suspension arms have corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracked outer walls

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

offside rear coil spring has corrosion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking from radiator

offside and nearside rear suspension arms have corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracked outer walls

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

offside rear coil spring has corrosion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 34,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

can not see metal brake pipes behind plastic covers on both n/s and o/s front

cant inspect brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion

front and rear suspension and brake components have heavy surface corrosion

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s rear tyres have heavy fatique cracks on tread area and inner side walls

o/s front tyre worn on edges [stepped up tread ]

o/s front wiper blade splitting on ends

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

can not see metal brake pipes behind plastic covers on both n/s and o/s front

cant inspect brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion

front and rear suspension and brake components have heavy surface corrosion

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s rear tyres have heavy fatique cracks on tread area and inner side walls

o/s front tyre worn on edges [stepped up tread ]

o/s front wiper blade splitting on ends

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres have heavy fatique cracks on inner side walls

exhaust system has corrosion

o/s front tyre wearing and worn on outer edge [stepped up tread]

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,795 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls starting to crack and split

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,795 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls starting to crack and split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,765 miles

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

all exhaust sections have corrosion

both rear wishbones have corrosion

offside and nearside rear backplates have corrosion

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,702 miles

advisory as per original test

Fail 8 Feb 2010 30,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak from radiator

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,084 miles

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

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

heat shield around cat insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,352 miles

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

heatshield around cat insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,352 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

heatshield around cat insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,014 miles

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

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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P481 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P481 KOP, 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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P481 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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