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V272 HBB

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,944 mi
Last recorded112,944 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,944 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,113 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,034 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2012 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

blow from centre section of the exhaust (catalytic convertor area)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt(not tested)

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

imbalance on front brakes

nail in nearside front tyre (not repairable)

offside rear brake light, light output reduced

oil leak down the offside of engine(cambelt area)

oil level getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear engine mount perished

slight buckle to offside rear wheel

under body areas corroded

vacuum pipe not connected to engine

vehicle crunches into reverse

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,724 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,441 miles

Both rear tyres on tread wear limit

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2007 47,443 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,143 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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V272 HBB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V272 HBB, 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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V272 HBB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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