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V553 HUY

1999 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,012 mi
Last recorded68,012 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Cinquecento66,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 HUY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,012 miles

Offside Front has a cut on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2015 68,012 miles

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

Offside Front has a cut on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,959 miles

towing devise on front

Fail 31 May 2013 67,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

towing devise on front

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,675 miles

front discs rusted

Fail 28 Jun 2012 67,675 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front discs rusted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,999 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 66,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,900 miles

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

Feul cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,647 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,548 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,544 miles

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

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

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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V553 HUY is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V553 HUY, 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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What year was V553 HUY registered?

V553 HUY is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V553 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 HUY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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