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AJZ 3702

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,228 mi
Last recorded36,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 3702
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,228 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 36,228 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,394 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 30,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,349 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,347 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 22,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 18,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 16,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AJZ 3702 is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AJZ 3702, 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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AJZ 3702 is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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