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M700 MGV

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,252 mi
Last recorded51,252 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 MGV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,488 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox has a slight missing of oil around the drive shaft

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 42,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 42,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 35,544 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2016 35,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake arm back of drum siezed (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2015 30,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,614 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 28,666 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 28,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 26,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 24,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,162 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 13,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 9,398 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2006 5,828 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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M700 MGV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M700 MGV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M700 MGV registered?

M700 MGV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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