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P851 FKE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 FKE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,016 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,832 miles

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

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

gearbox stay bar bolt loose

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 37,452 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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P851 FKE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P851 FKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P851 FKE registered?

P851 FKE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P851 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 FKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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