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X259 SOB

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 SOB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,786 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,786 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

VEHICLE OVER-HEATED

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 28,868 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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X259 SOB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X259 SOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X259 SOB registered?

X259 SOB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X259 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 SOB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X259 SOB have outstanding finance?

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