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V397 HPO

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 HPO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,445 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 76,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,946 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 70,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 63,657 miles

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

nearside front lower swivel joint gaitor split

unable to fully test outer sills due to body kit

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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V397 HPO 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 72.7%.

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 V397 HPO, 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 V397 HPO registered?

V397 HPO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V397 HPO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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