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V838 FHW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,342 mi
Last recorded102,342 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,342 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger badly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,342 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger badly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,159 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,159 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,113 miles

oil leak

play in both front inner rack joints

slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

oil leak

play in both front inner rack joints

slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,551 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,644 miles

gearbox oil leak , drive shaft seal

Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,997 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,993 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 52,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,796 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V838 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V838 FHW, 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 V838 FHW registered?

V838 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V838 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 FHW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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