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P532 CWL

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,243 mi
Last recorded50,243 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 50,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 46,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,314 miles

O/S/R BRAKE SHOE BACK PLATE EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED AND NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine missfiring

gearbox oil leak from o/s inner boot seal

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

n/s/r brakeshoe back plate corroded

signs of a coolant leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 42,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

O/S/R BRAKE SHOE BACK PLATE EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED AND NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine missfiring

gearbox oil leak from o/s inner boot seal

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

n/s/r brakeshoe back plate corroded

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,611 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,611 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming at rear slam panel suports

n/s/f side light seems dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

perishing to n/s/r tyre tread

puncture repair made to n/s/f tyre and perishing

spare tyre seems low on pressure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,977 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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P532 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P532 CWL, 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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P532 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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