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W242 BUA

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,324 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 37,021 miles

Front Discs corroded

Front Discs corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Door strap

Oil leak

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Sub frame/Axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 37,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Discs corroded

Front Discs corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Door strap

Oil leak

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Sub frame/Axle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,355 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE FRONT

SLIGHT SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Fail 17 Apr 2014 12,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE FRONT

SLIGHT SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,110 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 8,110 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,284 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES BADLY CRACKED SIDEWALLS

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,339 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 28,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,379 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,339 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 BUA is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W242 BUA, 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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W242 BUA is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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