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V168 LYG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 LYG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,931 miles

Offside Rear In-line fuel filter detached slightly hanging down

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop/tail light effected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear In-line fuel filter detached slightly hanging down

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,493 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 87,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,896 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 84,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wheelo trims not fitted correctly

micro surface cracking of n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls

oil leaks

steering slightly heavy turning right

vehicle struture in early state of corrosion at rear chassis,and front inner wings / pannels

Fail 3 May 2016 84,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning heavy on right hand lock (2.3.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wheelo trims not fitted correctly

micro surface cracking of n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls

oil leaks

vehicle struture in early state of corrosion at rear chassis,and front inner wings / pannels

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,709 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion under body

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion under body

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,420 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,132 miles

o/s door check strap pin missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s door check strap pin missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,191 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,392 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 38,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2008 29,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,943 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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V168 LYG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 50,591 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 V168 LYG, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V168 LYG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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