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W147 VCX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 VCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,775 miles

General under body corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 42,887 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 38,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 38,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W147 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W147 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 W147 VCX registered?

W147 VCX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W147 VCX safe to buy?

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