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V597 LDN

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 LDN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,136 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,785 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 79,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,939 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 67,274 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,062 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle over heating

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,503 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 48,503 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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V597 LDN is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V597 LDN, 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 V597 LDN registered?

V597 LDN is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V597 LDN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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