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W142 VCX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 VCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,744 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,339 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,045 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,035 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake hose detioriated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,851 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked

underside corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,884 miles

advise both rear tyres surface cracks on caseings

advise right front wheel arch rusting under plastic liner at bulk head

Fail 6 Mar 2010 35,884 miles

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

advise both rear tyres surface cracks on caseings

advise right front wheel arch rusting under plastic liner at bulk head

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,390 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 33,362 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,556 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,208 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,297 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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W142 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W142 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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W142 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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