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V738 XNV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,867 mi
Last recorded30,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 XNV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 30,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 May 2024 30,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,103 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both - The Rubber Starting to Slightly Crack from Age (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 24,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 24,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 19,603 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner cv gaiter seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 19,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive free travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner cv gaiter seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 14,899 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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V738 XNV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V738 XNV, 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 V738 XNV registered?

V738 XNV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V738 XNV safe to buy?

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