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W296 GAP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,079 mi
Last recorded40,079 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 GAP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,079 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 40,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2014 36,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 30,764 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 30,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

could not see the front brake pads

Pass 19 May 2011 20,840 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 20,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 17,126 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,722 miles

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

advise rear visual brake check.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,551 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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W296 GAP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W296 GAP, 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 W296 GAP registered?

W296 GAP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W296 GAP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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