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Y351 NJO

2001 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Cinquecento46,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 NJO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,130 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis legs have slight rust corrosion and underbody at front.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,165 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs rusty

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,127 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 73,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 58,546 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,713 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper not working

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,742 miles

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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Y351 NJO is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 46,662 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 Y351 NJO, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y351 NJO registered?

Y351 NJO is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y351 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y351 NJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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