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W252 NHN

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,900 mi
Last recorded76,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 NHN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,900 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,625 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 75,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,682 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,573 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 57,292 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)

engine has a large oil leak

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 NHN 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 53.3%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

W252 NHN is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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