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P53 NLM

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 NLM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,996 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 91,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 91,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,161 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both dip beam aims on lower limits

both head light reflectors dull

general wear and surface rust in places

metal brake pipes getting rusty in rusty ij places

n/s/f fog lamp missing

no standard susp. used

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisey

plastic covers fitted over outter sils

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,094 miles

both dip beam aims on lower limits

both head light reflectors dull

general wear and surface rust in places

metal brake pipes getting rusty in rusty ij places

n/s/f fog lamp missing

no standard susp. used

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisey

plastic covers fitted over outter sils

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 72,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 72,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P53 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

P53 NLM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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