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W126 BHD

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 BHD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and suspect broken (unable to see due to plastic sleeve (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

asc light on

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner track arms

under seal used on vehicle (sills and suspension

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and suspect broken (unable to see due to plastic sleeve (2.4.C.1b)

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

asc light on

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

n/s/r brake poor

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner track arms

under seal used on vehicle (sills and suspension

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and suspect broken (unable to see due to plastic sleeve (2.4.C.1b)

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

asc light on

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

n/s/r brake poor

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner track arms

under seal used on vehicle (sills and suspension

Fail 13 Nov 2013 52,496 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,251 miles

exhaust system corrodded not blowing passed gas test

Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have age related cracks (1999)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have age related cracks (1999)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 35,349 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,242 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,874 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 28,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,501 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,330 miles

drivers wing mirror loose †n/s/f wiper blade callapsed †n/s/f tyre scrubbed at edges

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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W126 BHD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W126 BHD, 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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W126 BHD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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