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W252 RWP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 RWP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear engine/ gearbox mounting broken

Fail 28 Jul 2011 76,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear engine/ gearbox mounting broken

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,842 miles

Slight noise nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,631 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,292 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RWP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWP, 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 RWP registered?

W252 RWP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W252 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 RWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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