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EL396ES

2001 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,148 mi
Last recorded248,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL396ES
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 248,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 246,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 234,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 234,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 218,445 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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EL396ES is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 47,411 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 Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL396ES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EL396ES registered?

EL396ES is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is EL396ES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL396ES shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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