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P488 SCA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,954 mi
Last recorded49,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 SCA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,987 miles

heat sheild dropped onto exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2009 47,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat sheild dropped onto exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,984 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,495 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,286 miles

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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P488 SCA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P488 SCA, 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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P488 SCA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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