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P497 UCW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin71,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 UCW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 77,672 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 77,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine overheats whilst idling (suspect cooling fans not working)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 72,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 72,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,181 miles

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2005 68,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 68,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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P497 UCW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,515 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P497 UCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P497 UCW registered?

P497 UCW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P497 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 UCW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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