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V252 LEU

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,916 mi
Last recorded59,916 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,916 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating

nearside front inner and offside front outer cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp insecure high level (1.2.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating

nearside front inner and offside front outer cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,671 miles

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

o/s/r lamp broken but not showing a white light.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear handbrake adj

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,988 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper only just clearing screen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,804 miles

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

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)

handbrake has long travel

Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

handbrake has long travel

Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,142 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyres has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,142 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyres has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,741 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,010 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,338 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,503 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,503 miles

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

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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V252 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V252 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 V252 LEU registered?

V252 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V252 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V252 LEU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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