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R51 BKW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 BKW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 96,843 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,386 miles

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Fail 25 Jun 2007 88,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 85,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 83,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R51 BKW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R51 BKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R51 BKW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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