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V38 JHY

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,242 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush very old and cracking slight movement (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe just before flexi slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush very old and cracking slight movement (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush very old and cracking slight movement (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe just before flexi slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre old and has small cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush very old and cracking slight movement (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 72,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,571 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,571 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,519 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 26,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 22,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

half of high level stop lamp inoperative

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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V38 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V38 JHY, 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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V38 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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