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W252 MHW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ,within 30cms of rear suspension mount . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear foot brake passed on bear minimum requirements . (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively low effort (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,015 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,015 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,563 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,095 miles

N/S/F WING CORROADED

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,715 miles

N/S/F WING CORROADED

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,292 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,228 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,348 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,145 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,145 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,473 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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W252 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W252 MHW, 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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W252 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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