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W242 BJO

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BJO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,144 miles

N/s.front tyre worn on outer edge.

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,144 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s.front tyre worn on outer edge.

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre wearing to edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,544 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 62,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,520 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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W242 BJO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W242 BJO, 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 W242 BJO registered?

W242 BJO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W242 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 BJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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