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P853 KFM

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 KFM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front seatbelt locking mechanism damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt locking mechanism damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,830 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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P853 KFM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P853 KFM, 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 P853 KFM registered?

P853 KFM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P853 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 KFM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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