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W161 TGC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,500 mi
Last recorded76,500 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 TGC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 73t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,540 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,990 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,810 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,647 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 29,183 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,183 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,246 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,544 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 23,543 miles

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

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

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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W161 TGC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W161 TGC, 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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W161 TGC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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