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P890 KTR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 KTR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,446 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamps producing poor beam images

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

oil around engine

under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,445 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamps producing poor beam images

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

oil around engine

under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,103 miles

Nail/object in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear bumper mounting brackets heavily corroded and holed

Fail 19 May 2016 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail/object in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear bumper mounting brackets heavily corroded and holed

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,362 miles

some corrosion forming in rear chassis sections

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,175 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,175 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside front wipers in poor condition, just clear screen

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,175 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Engine cooling radiator bottom coming apart

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

Nearside front tyre excessively perished / cracking up

No coolant in engine reservoir

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,646 miles

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

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

cooling system leaks

front brake discs corroded

nsr inner sill corroded

osf brake binding

screen marked

Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cooling system leaks

front brake discs corroded

nsr inner sill corroded

osf brake binding

osf wiper not flat on screen

screen marked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,283 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,432 miles

o/s/r bumper securing bracket in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,935 miles

n/s back plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,351 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 31,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 31,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P890 KTR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P890 KTR, 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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P890 KTR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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