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P10 JWF

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,389 mi
Last recorded57,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 JWF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 57,389 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,053 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,200 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,567 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,123 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,972 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,669 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to jack point. (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres worn to edges

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,516 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,181 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer tread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn on outer tread

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,167 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bumper monting corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,659 miles

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

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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P10 JWF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P10 JWF, 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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P10 JWF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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