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V542 GNJ

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 GNJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 86,351 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,321 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,478 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,699 miles

General corrosion to underside of body and suspension components

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,699 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion to underside of body and suspension components

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,696 miles

N/S & O/S Rear chassis legs corroded

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

O/S/Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded & weak

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,216 miles

O/S Front lifting point corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,644 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,968 miles

Oil leak

Some corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,968 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Some corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

steering wheel air bag not correctly secured

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside rear inner sill has corrosion seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,069 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,828 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,589 miles

under-body starting to rust

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,493 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,410 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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V542 GNJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V542 GNJ, 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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V542 GNJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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