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W257 RLD

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RLD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 40,225 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver seat not secure

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver seat not secure

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,410 miles

Direction indicator not working NEARSIDE ALL AROUND (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,413 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,911 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,225 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,622 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 23,023 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 20,749 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W257 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W257 RLD, 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 W257 RLD registered?

W257 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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