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W172 MHU

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,715 mi
Last recorded79,715 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,662 miles

parking brake performance poor

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,171 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 75,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (1.8)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,766 miles

power steering loose to left but hard to right turn

Fail 20 May 2011 73,279 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,748 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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W172 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W172 MHU, 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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W172 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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