MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
both front jacking points slightly corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?
Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P495 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P495 VBW, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P495 VBW registered?
P495 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 17 August 1996.
Is P495 VBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P495 VBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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