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P426 XVK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,481 mi
Last recorded70,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 XVK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2005 70,481 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes require adjustment

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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P426 XVK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 60,227 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P426 XVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P426 XVK?

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What year was P426 XVK registered?

P426 XVK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P426 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 XVK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P426 XVK have outstanding finance?

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