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W247 VDG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,014 mi
Last recorded47,014 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,014 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,138 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 15 Sep 2014 39,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,128 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,192 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,192 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,057 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 24,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 18,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,260 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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W247 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W247 VDG?

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What year was W247 VDG registered?

W247 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W247 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W247 VDG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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