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V938 FHW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,088 mi
Last recorded48,088 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,088 miles

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

Power steering operation lighter to left hand lock than to right lock.

TYRE SIZE. 155/70x13 on front axle.155/65X13 on rear axle.

Battery insecure.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,714 miles

Different tyre sizes fitted from front to rear

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,714 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Different tyre sizes fitted from front to rear

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,084 miles

drivers door handle spring weak

drivers seat worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,084 miles

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

drivers door handle spring weak

drivers seat worn

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,476 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 36,475 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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V938 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V938 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 V938 FHW registered?

V938 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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