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V242 LEU

2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting50,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,433 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,289 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

NASTY OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Feb 2008 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

NASTY OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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V242 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,120 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V242 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V242 LEU registered?

V242 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V242 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V242 LEU 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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