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V591 JSC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 JSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,186 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,091 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding

steering stiff right lock and lighter on left lock

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake discs corroding and wearing.

rear chassis rails and inner sils corroding.

rear subframe, suspension springs and shocks corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,728 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 82,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,493 miles

steering slightly stiffer on right hand lock.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 76,492 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering slightly stiffer on right hand lock.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,966 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,952 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,543 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,982 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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V591 JSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V591 JSC, 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 V591 JSC registered?

V591 JSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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