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W249 ABT

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 ABT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,588 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both sills front to rear corroded but not excessive

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamps worn and corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,015 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

general suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,519 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

gear oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gear oil leak.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,528 miles

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

Oil leak

general suspension corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

general suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,172 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,842 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,669 miles

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear tail pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,643 miles

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

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

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

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear tail pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,555 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,481 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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W249 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W249 ABT, 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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W249 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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