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W138 VCX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 VCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,935 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 93,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Permit Holder. Moved to top of windscreen out of swept area by tester. (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,408 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,919 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 35,919 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 26,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,473 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 12,473 miles

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

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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W138 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W138 VCX, 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 W138 VCX registered?

W138 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W138 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 VCX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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