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P505 SBJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,223 mi
Last recorded50,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 SBJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 50,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,213 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 48,114 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 47,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 45,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 43,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak coming from cam cover ()

Pass 24 May 2016 40,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 40,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 37,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,843 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake back plates corroded

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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P505 SBJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P505 SBJ, 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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What year was P505 SBJ registered?

P505 SBJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P505 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 SBJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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