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W242 VDG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,657 mi
Last recorded42,657 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,264 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,798 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,038 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 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

W242 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W242 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 VDG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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