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W161 XTW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,759 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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W161 XTW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W161 XTW, 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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How do I check the history of W161 XTW?

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What year was W161 XTW registered?

W161 XTW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W161 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 XTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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