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V43 FPT

1999 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Fiat Cinquecento66,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 FPT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,446 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp unit has waterin side

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,499 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRMENT

Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,744 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 55 13 TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 8,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,519 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,963 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

offside rear slightly corrodsion by fuel tank feed pipe

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear slightly corrodsion by fuel tank feed pipe

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,031 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,180 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 60,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,646 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,567 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,212 miles

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

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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V43 FPT is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 66,486 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V43 FPT, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V43 FPT is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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