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W165 KCG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 KCG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,157 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 78,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,286 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,285 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

cat to centre section exhaust clamp insecure but still secure and not blowing

Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

cat to centre section exhaust clamp insecure but still secure and not blowing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSR tyre flat

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,527 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating (baffels corroded within silencer)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorating (baffels corroded within silencer)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 26,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,504 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,169 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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W165 KCG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W165 KCG, 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 W165 KCG registered?

W165 KCG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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