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P542 YDV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 YDV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,494 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 81,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Dec 2005 76,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f head lamp glass cracked

slight brake pedal travel noted

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P542 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P542 YDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P542 YDV registered?

P542 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P542 YDV safe to buy?

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