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W346 RND

1999 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 RND
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,099 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded and patched up

oil sump pan corroded and patched up

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

oil sump pan excissive corrosion

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,403 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear light lens broken

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Vehicle over heated during mot test (suspect fan is seized)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,403 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Expansion tank cap is broken and not functioning as intended

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear light lens broken

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Vehicle over heated during mot test (suspect fan is seized)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,466 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,519 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 39,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 37,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,374 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W346 RND is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 W346 RND, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W346 RND registered?

W346 RND is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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