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V840 HCW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,544 mi
Last recorded125,544 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 HCW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,544 miles

body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 125,531 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,607 miles

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

hope not to see this car again next year

o/s/r service brake lower effort

oil leak from engine

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 14 Nov 2013 121,002 miles

slightly lower effort o/s/r handbrake

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,432 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

slightly lower effort o/s/r handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,836 miles

handbrake slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,029 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside handbrake cable rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2010 115,029 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside handbrake cable rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,644 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 104,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 89,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 89,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,288 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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V840 HCW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V840 HCW, 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 V840 HCW registered?

V840 HCW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V840 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 HCW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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