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V279 KOV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,377 mi
Last recorded11,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 KOV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,221 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 8,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 6,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,225 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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V279 KOV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V279 KOV, 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 V279 KOV registered?

V279 KOV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V279 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 KOV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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