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V969 LWX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 LWX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

rear axle badly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv n/s mirror damaged

adv n/s/r tyre perished

adv under side of car rear rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,145 miles

adv n/s mirror damaged

adv n/s/r tyre perished

adv under side of car rear rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,145 miles

Accident damage to N/S door mirror

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,145 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Accident damage to N/S door mirror

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,145 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,145 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 82,662 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 82,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 80,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,576 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

adv nsf pipe

adv rear shocks rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 75,739 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,033 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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V969 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V969 LWX, 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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V969 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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