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W193 ABW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,868 mi
Last recorded73,868 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 ABW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 73,868 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

n/s/f bumper suport bracket bent

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,142 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,216 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all pipes not checked

travel hand brake lever

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,338 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,332 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank moist

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,341 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 34,039 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,398 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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W193 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W193 ABW, 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 W193 ABW registered?

W193 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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