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V251 YJO

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,245 mi
Last recorded60,245 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 YJO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 60,245 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 57,490 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,108 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,103 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,372 miles

front tyres...worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,222 miles

Front 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 and nearside rear tyres 11 years old,offside front tyre outer edge worn

windscreen scratches

Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,222 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front 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 and nearside rear tyres 11 years old,offside front tyre outer edge worn

windscreen scratches

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,771 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 32,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 27,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V251 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V251 YJO, 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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V251 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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