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P513 SVC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 SVC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,228 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and mountings worn, Tracking check, Oil leaks, Rear number plate worn.

Strongly adv, Knock at rear of vehicle, Suspect n/s/r hub worn, Rear shockabsorbers worn, Full brake inspection, Corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes, Damage n/s/f inner wheel rim, Rear tyres aged and cracked,

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust corroded and mountings worn, Tracking check, Oil leaks, Rear number plate worn.

Strongly adv, Knock at rear of vehicle, Suspect n/s/r hub worn, Rear shockabsorbers worn, Full brake inspection, Corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes, Damage n/s/f inner wheel rim, Rear tyres aged and cracked,

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,672 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,977 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 40,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,174 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)

near side rear footbrake performance low

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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P513 SVC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P513 SVC, 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 P513 SVC registered?

P513 SVC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P513 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 SVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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