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W209 PCL

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,380 mi
Last recorded27,380 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 PCL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,380 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,707 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 May 2015 25,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 May 2014 22,814 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2014 22,814 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,598 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 2 May 2012 17,757 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,672 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,073 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,534 miles

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

front tyres lightly perished

nearside hand brake sticking slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2008 8,534 miles

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

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

front tyres lightly perished

nearside hand brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,859 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,120 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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W209 PCL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W209 PCL, 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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W209 PCL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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