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A14 TKJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,282 mi
Last recorded91,282 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TKJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A14 TKJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 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 A14 TKJ, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 TKJ registered?

A14 TKJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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