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V970 LWX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,293 mi
Last recorded49,293 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 LWX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,817 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,716 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 44,716 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding handbrake lever seized (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,597 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,534 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,533 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly on sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,599 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 29,599 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V970 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V970 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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What year was V970 LWX registered?

V970 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V970 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 LWX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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