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W286 ABW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,503 mi
Last recorded46,503 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 ABW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 46,503 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery slightly insecure

fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/split

nearside external door handle sticking in open position

offside external door handle sticking in open position

steering feels slightly heavier turning right than left

Fail 26 May 2012 46,045 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside exterior door release handles sticking in open position once operated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

splits in fuel cap sealing washer

steering feels lighter to turn to left hand lock than to right hand lock

Pass 26 May 2012 46,045 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside exterior door release handles sticking in open position once operated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

splits in fuel cap sealing washer

steering feels lighter to turn to left hand lock than to right hand lock

Pass 26 May 2011 45,560 miles

slight judder detected from nearside rear brake

splits starting to form in fuel cap sealing washer

steering turning slightly easier to left lock than to right lock (electic powered rack)

Pass 27 May 2010 44,970 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

splits forming in fuel cap sealing washer

Fail 25 May 2010 44,970 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

splits forming in fuel cap sealing washer

Pass 4 May 2009 43,792 miles

Battery insecure

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated (small splits starting to form in washer)

rear wiper blade split

steering feels heavier when turning to right hand lock and lighter when turning to left hand lock (suspect fault with steering system) further investigation required

Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated (small splits starting to form in washer)

rear wiper blade split

steering feels heavier when turning to right hand lock and lighter when turning to left hand lock (suspect fault with steering system) further investigation required

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,156 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,039 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,038 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)

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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W286 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W286 ABW, 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 W286 ABW registered?

W286 ABW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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