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P951 CRD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 CRD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine has oil leak

engine hunts when kept at 2500rpm

Fail 5 Jun 2026 45,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kickup (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine has oil leak

engine hunts when kept at 2500rpm

Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 43,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 42,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 42,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 41,217 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 38,240 miles

Central Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,911 miles

Front tyres are worn low on shoulders

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,911 miles

Front tyres are worn low on shoulders

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,892 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,011 miles

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

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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P951 CRD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P951 CRD, 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 P951 CRD registered?

P951 CRD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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