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W178 PKH

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

40,970 mi
Last recorded40,970 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PKH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,970 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 40,970 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accelerator pedal rubber missing

all tyre's starting to perrish

both floor to sill area's corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.155/65r13 73s 75t on nearside rear

Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accelerator pedal rubber missing

all tyre's starting to perrish

both floor to sill area's corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.155/65r13 73s 75t on nearside rear

offside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,271 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,450 miles

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

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

offside front jacking area corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,235 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 23,232 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,233 miles

Offside front & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,499 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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W178 PKH 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 55%.

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 PKH, 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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W178 PKH is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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