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P97 UYJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,645 mi
Last recorded63,645 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 UYJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,645 miles

brake pipes corroded from front to back

offside headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes corroded from front to back

offside headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,214 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,268 miles

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,498 miles

near side rear brake plate badly corroded.

small chip in windscreen zone(A).

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,086 miles

a vt32 issued with vt 30

Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,109 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P97 UYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P97 UYJ, 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 P97 UYJ registered?

P97 UYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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