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W178 HAP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 HAP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,781 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear chassis legs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracked and perrished nearly to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,752 miles

temporary repair to nearside front headlamp

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear outer tyre wall cracking up

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,339 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear outer tyre wall cracking up

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,720 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,974 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check off side front wheel bearing due to binding brake

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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W178 HAP 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 54.5%.

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 W178 HAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W178 HAP registered?

W178 HAP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W178 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 HAP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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