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Y56 NVW

2001 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,611 mi
Last recorded36,611 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Cinquecento46,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 NVW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,611 miles

engine began to overheat at end of emmision fast idle test

offside front tyre outer raised treaded area devoid of tread

Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside front shock absorber leaking

engine began to overheat at end of emmision fast idle test

offside front tyre outer raised treaded area devoid of tread

Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,278 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,827 miles

Near side and off side rear tyre treads are showing small cracks to tyre walls. †165/55/13

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,209 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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Y56 NVW is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y56 NVW, 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 Y56 NVW registered?

Y56 NVW is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y56 NVW safe to buy?

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