MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,441 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear suspension mounts corroded
clutch worn and does not fully clear
nearside front side light dim
offside front seat worn and has play
rear exhaust section bent
wrong wheel nut type fitted for wheels
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear suspension mounts corroded
clutch worn and does not fully clear
nearside front side light dim
offside front seat worn and has play
offside rear brake noisy?
rear exhaust section bent
wrong wheel nut type fitted for wheels
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded and lipped
offside rear bumper support holed and corroded
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded and lipped
offside rear bumper support holed and corroded
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?
Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 VDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 VDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P171 VDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 30 September 1996.
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