CarVerify

Free Car Check

P502 VBW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 VBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear metal exhaust mounting very poor/corroded....advise to repair....

offside rear michelin tyre very perished..

Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,873 miles

air leak from injection unit

nearside wing mirror

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 16 Nov 2006 75,873 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air leak from injection unit

nearside wing mirror

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 74,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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
Full Fiat Cinquecento SX reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P502 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 P502 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P502 VBW?

You can check the full history of P502 VBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P502 VBW registered?

P502 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P502 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 VBW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P502 VBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P502 VBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.