FIAT Cinquecento MOT Results

Registered in 1996
51.0% pass rate
from 96 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Cinquecento is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 9.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (12 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Cable (18 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.0% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
      • 1.0% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 4.2% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Hose
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Panel
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Size/type (12 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Road Wheels (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Attachment (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)

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