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P889 MTM

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 MTM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door shut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / 0ffside spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 88,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door shut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / 0ffside spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,978 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,054 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,113 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,221 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,726 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,641 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,542 miles

offside front inner wheel rim damaged.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Chips in nearside headlamp

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

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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P889 MTM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P889 MTM, 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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P889 MTM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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