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W197 RCL

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,649 mi
Last recorded26,649 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RCL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 26,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2025 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/R low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 19,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corner (inner and outer) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sprint mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where fuel filler neck passes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 15,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 15,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 14,798 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 14,165 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 13,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,385 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 11,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 10,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,907 miles

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

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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W197 RCL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 W197 RCL, 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 W197 RCL registered?

W197 RCL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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