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W272 ACP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 ACP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,804 miles

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

catalytic converter breaking up

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

catalytic converter breaking up

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,942 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,914 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door not latching

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,870 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,596 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,596 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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W272 ACP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W272 ACP, 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 W272 ACP registered?

W272 ACP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W272 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 ACP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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