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V946 FHW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,717 mi
Last recorded57,717 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,717 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2011 52,860 miles

both front suspension springs rusty

front tyres low on tread n/s 2mm o/s 3mm and cracking on inner edge

rear chassis rails corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,968 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,309 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,154 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 25,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,098 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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V946 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V946 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 V946 FHW registered?

V946 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V946 FHW safe to buy?

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