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P115 JKO

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 JKO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 108,166 miles

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)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2014 108,164 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 94,859 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 94,856 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 84,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 84,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 62,348 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 62,303 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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P115 JKO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P115 JKO, 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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P115 JKO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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