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P527 VFB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,264 mi
Last recorded100,264 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,264 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints on mid section blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine /Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints on mid section blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,707 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s towing eye corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,268 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f inner brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 77,707 miles

Corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,319 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s moisture on inside of glass (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs are rusty

ignition/battery lamp on during test

rear section of underside inner sill showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 14 Dec 2018 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced transverse section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s moisture on inside of glass (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs are rusty

ignition/battery lamp on during test

rear section of underside inner sill showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,203 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,396 miles

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

underbody and components heavily painted undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main feeds x2. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,625 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm

FRont Number Plate Faded

Slight Leak FRom Offside Inner Driveshaft Boot

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm

FRont Number Plate Faded

Slight Leak FRom Offside Inner Driveshaft Boot

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,321 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,555 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,272 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 44,272 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 42,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,922 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,964 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,539 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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P527 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P527 VFB, 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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P527 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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