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W157 WMJ

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 WMJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 141,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 10,112 miles

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

slight oil contamination on o/s/front brake hose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,112 miles

slight oil contamination on o/s/front brake hose

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,117 miles

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

Offside handbrake slow to release fully

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 24 Oct 2007 61,192 miles

o/s/front inner brake pad appears very thin

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,981 miles

front brakes just in balance

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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W157 WMJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W157 WMJ, 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 W157 WMJ registered?

W157 WMJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W157 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 WMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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