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W462 HCD

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,673 mi
Last recorded73,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 HCD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,673 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right offside (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along offside rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,845 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,436 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear offside Handbrake has slight binding to the drum

nearside repeater faulty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 38,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,162 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 15,162 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,760 miles

both rear shock absorbers weaping

minor exhaust leak at rear box

near side front tyre wearing low

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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W462 HCD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W462 HCD, 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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W462 HCD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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