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W293 VDG

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 511,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,668 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,214 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,816 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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W293 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W293 VDG, 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 W293 VDG registered?

W293 VDG is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W293 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W293 VDG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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