CarVerify

Free Car Check

P873 AFC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 AFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
View full Fiat Cinquecento Sportin reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine mount broken

front bumper badly damaged and cracked

front crossmember badly damaged

rear bumper irons rusty

rust in o/s/r inner wing ( inside boot )

stick on sunvisor fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2008 80,866 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine mount broken

front bumper badly damaged and cracked

front crossmember badly damaged

rear bumper irons rusty

rust in o/s/r inner wing ( inside boot )

stick on sunvisor fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2007 74,053 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 74,043 miles

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

front brakes slight binding

front discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre tread badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,866 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 63,866 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
Full Fiat Cinquecento Sportin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P873 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P873 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P873 AFC?

You can check the full history of P873 AFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P873 AFC registered?

P873 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P873 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 AFC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P873 AFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P873 AFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.