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P74 KWE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 KWE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2008

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,659 miles

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

battery insecure

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

n/s/r trailing arm brake pipe starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r foot brake reading low

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight blow from exhaust (flex area) also fouling body

slight catching noise on n/s/f wheel

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 27 Sep 2007 84,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

n/s/r trailing arm brake pipe starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r foot brake reading low

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight blow from exhaust (flex area) also fouling body

slight catching noise on n/s/f wheel

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,665 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P74 KWE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 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 P74 KWE, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P74 KWE registered?

P74 KWE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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