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V248 LEU

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,427 mi
Last recorded58,427 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,427 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,637 miles

both front brake flexibles perished

both front brakes slight binding

light misting on front shocks

Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 55,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 53,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 46,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jul 2009 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,342 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,252 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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V248 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V248 LEU, 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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What year was V248 LEU registered?

V248 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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