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V52 JHY

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill End (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill End (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Rear Brake Reading Low

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,662 miles

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Rear REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE RUST

temp fuel cap fitted - seals ok

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,662 miles

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

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

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Rear REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE RUST

temp fuel cap fitted - seals ok

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

near side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,163 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

fuel tank cap rubber perishing

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

fuel tank cap rubber perishing

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,892 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front suspension slightly stiff

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front suspension slightly stiff

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,968 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside wiper split

Fail 21 May 2008 44,529 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,387 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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V52 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V52 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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V52 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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