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P858 GMU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 GMU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 126,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 124,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,205 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 112,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 112,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,589 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 96,460 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 72,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,845 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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P858 GMU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P858 GMU, 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 P858 GMU registered?

P858 GMU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P858 GMU safe to buy?

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