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W248 MHU

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,505 mi
Last recorded72,505 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,505 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 72,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,569 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 55,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,712 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,696 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,607 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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W248 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W248 MHU, 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 W248 MHU registered?

W248 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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