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W179 OEX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,760 mi
Last recorded44,760 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 OEX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,760 miles

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

radiator showing sign of leaking.

rear brakes need adjusting.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,037 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 40,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,928 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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W179 OEX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W179 OEX, 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 W179 OEX registered?

W179 OEX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W179 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 OEX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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