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W256 ABT

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 ABT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,157 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 48,148 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,278 miles

rear exhaust weak.

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

n/s/f shockabsorber starting to weep.

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,278 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber starting to weep.

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear exhaust weak.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,133 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 40,891 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 2 May 2006 37,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 37,131 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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W256 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W256 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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What year was W256 ABT registered?

W256 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W256 ABT safe to buy?

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