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V778 FPW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,545 mi
Last recorded61,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 FPW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both number plates slightly distorted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,545 miles

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

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

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

both number plates slightly distorted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,350 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 56,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,772 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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V778 FPW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V778 FPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V778 FPW registered?

V778 FPW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V778 FPW safe to buy?

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