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V388 LWY

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 LWY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,316 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,829 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,809 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,162 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,162 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,741 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 60,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,411 miles

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

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

emmisions reading high (lambda),possibly due to exhaust fault!!.

n/s/rear brake binding!

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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V388 LWY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V388 LWY, 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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How do I check the history of V388 LWY?

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What year was V388 LWY registered?

V388 LWY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V388 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 LWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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