MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear wiper split
sticker on front window
both front outer anti-roll bar bushes showing fatigue.
exhaust system showing corrosion.
exhaust tail section slight blow
front brake discs showing slight corrosion.
fuel tank strap corrosion.
n/s and o/s front flexi hoses showing fatigue.
n/s/front metal brake pipe corrosion.
o/s/front door trim insecure.
o/s/rear tyre cracking.
underbody corrosion.
very slight o/s/front track rod end play.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs have slight corrosion.
n/s and o/s front headlamps have slight mosture in lenses
n/s and o/s rear bumper mountings heavy corrosion.
n/s/rear tyre low on pressure
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P518 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P518 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P518 VFB registered?
P518 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P518 VFB safe to buy?
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