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V297 EPW

2000 Fiat Seicento Mia

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,494 mi
Last recorded135,494 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia46,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Mia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 135,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 132,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Feb 2008 132,126 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Feb 2007 127,710 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 127,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 107,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 107,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front wheel rims slightly damaged. †various oil leaks from engine/transmission

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Mia?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 58
brake binding 39
Headlamp aim too low 34
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V297 EPW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 46,676 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 Mia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V297 EPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V297 EPW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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