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V788 JBK

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 JBK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced reel mounting area/wheel arch area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x2 deteriorated- close to allowable limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reel mounting area/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance with no locks (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,894 miles

Front tyres age cracked between tread and on sidewalls x2

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inertia reel mounting area in boot (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inertia reel mounting area in boot (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder/deteriorated 175/50/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

rear tyres close to fouling

Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder/deteriorated 175/50/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,188 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 52,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,202 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 51,173 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,695 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside

rear brakes uneven

tread starting to seperate on offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 45,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,100 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 32,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Fail 4 May 2010 32,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 11 May 2009 31,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to wheels

small chips in screen

Fail 9 May 2009 31,760 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to wheels

small chips in screen

Pass 30 May 2008 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

weakness on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2007 28,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,741 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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V788 JBK is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V788 JBK, 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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V788 JBK is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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