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V509 FBK

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 FBK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,760 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 62,652 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,095 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 56,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch not in prescribed area

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Aug 2017 56,919 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,378 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,952 miles

rear tyres cracking and crazing in side walls

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,952 miles

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

rear tyres cracking and crazing in side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,258 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,383 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,597 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 26,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,292 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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V509 FBK is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V509 FBK, 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 V509 FBK registered?

V509 FBK is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V509 FBK safe to buy?

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