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Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 1,108 cc

R481 GANMOT history

R481 GAN is a yellow petrol Fiat Cinquecento first used on 15 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2022
Mileage
68,446 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Cinquecento
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,108 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R481 GAN was last recorded at 68,446 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,491 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,446 miles
  • 2021 – 67,491 miles
  • 2020 – 66,140 miles
  • 2019 – 64,640 miles
  • 2018 – 61,890 miles
  • 2017 – 59,381 miles
  • 2016 – 56,594 miles
  • 2015 – 53,290 miles
  • 2014 – 50,231 miles
  • 2013 – 47,140 miles
  • 2012 – 44,271 miles
  • 2007 – 38,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,446 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seats / seat belts not fitted

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,446 miles (+955)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    429759255554
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats / seat belts not fitted

  2. Pass67,491 miles (+1,351)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    815324869303
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,140 miles (+1,500)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    558911524075
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass64,640 miles (+2,750)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    812871669183
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,890 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    416438593658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,381 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,381 miles
    Test number
    674656207966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,594 miles (+3,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,594 miles
    Test number
    487873353345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass53,290 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    279045755813
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

  9. Pass50,231 miles (+3,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    796928534243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail47,140 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    947703433279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

  11. Pass47,140 miles (+2,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    987813033286
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

  12. Fail44,271 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    109772042235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

  13. Pass44,271 miles (+5,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    379592842212
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

  14. Pass38,989 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    974902807093
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and rear subframe.
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to suspension components.

Questions about R481 GAN

Does R481 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 GAN expired on 23 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 GAN?
The MOT on R481 GAN expired on 23 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 GAN done?
R481 GAN was recorded at 68,446 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has R481 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 GAN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R481 GAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R481 GAN find?
R481 GAN failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing; brake performance not tested; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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