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W226 WOY

1999 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 WOY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,697 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 70,623 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,689 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant hoses swollen

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,574 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,913 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 39,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one no.plate lamp out

Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,680 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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W226 WOY is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 W226 WOY, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W226 WOY registered?

W226 WOY is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W226 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 WOY shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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