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W252 ABW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,482 mi
Last recorded56,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 ABW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,482 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITIONS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,951 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 51,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,898 miles

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

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

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

PLASTIC SILLS RESTRICTING VIEW

Fail 25 Jan 2008 49,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

PLASTIC SILLS RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 38,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 38,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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W252 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W252 ABW, 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 W252 ABW registered?

W252 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W252 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 ABW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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