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P53 LKK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,809 mi
Last recorded21,809 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 LKK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 21,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 21,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,990 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 20,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,264 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 20,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,017 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 20,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,344 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 19,340 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,745 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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P53 LKK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P53 LKK, 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 P53 LKK registered?

P53 LKK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P53 LKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 LKK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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