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W126 VDG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,503 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,923 miles

cambelt cover loose

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 49,851 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,915 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,597 miles

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

corrosion starting in rear chassis members.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,840 miles

front shocks damp

Fail 29 May 2009 32,840 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front shocks damp

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 31,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,828 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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W126 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W126 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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