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V783 YVV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,338 mi
Last recorded86,338 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 YVV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 86,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

corrosion in brake pipe ,front to rear(advise renewing)-exact condition unknown

corrosion in brake pipe at offside rear

front tyres worn on raised tread

steering pull to the left(nothing obvious found)

Pass 10 May 2012 75,988 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal brake pipes been undersealed in places unable to check fully

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs poor condition

fuel cap seal starting to perish

metal brake pipes been undersealed in places unable to check fully

Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r hand brake cable wedged between fuel tank and body

steering wheel self centring to the left

Pass 2 May 2011 68,008 miles

Cambelt due soon.

NSF disc is scoring.

STRONG ADVISE: Pulls left.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 67,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Cambelt due soon.

NSF disc is scoring.

STRONG ADVISE: Pulls left.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,799 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,405 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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V783 YVV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V783 YVV, 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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V783 YVV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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