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V874 GWA

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 GWA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,023 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,971 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered with greece

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipes covered with greece

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes covered with greece (3.6.B.2c)

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

advisory ,,oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under body (2.4.A.3)

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

advisory ,,oil leak

emmisions not tested due to condition of exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,337 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery; offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,844 miles

Oil leak

advisery; both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,491 miles

Oil leak

advisery; both rear tyres perished

advisery; offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,365 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 59,353 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,043 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,759 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,757 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,064 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,060 miles

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

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,530 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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V874 GWA is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V874 GWA, 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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V874 GWA is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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