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X297 AHT

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 AHT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 88,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2017 82,715 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 82,697 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 78,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a split around the outer edge of the sidewall

Offside Front body damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the outer sidewall

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

Slight cracks to sealing washer on fuel cap

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,929 miles

exhaust front flexi perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,077 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,077 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

ns inner drive shaft boot leaking g/box oil==exh fr shield rattles

Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,990 miles

FR DISCS CORRODING==EXH FR PIPE SHIELD RATTLING==INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS LEAKING==REAR BR EFF POOR

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,990 miles

FR DISCS CORRODING==EXH FR PIPE SHIELD RATTLING==INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS LEAKING==REAR BR EFF POOR

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,575 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,559 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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X297 AHT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X297 AHT, 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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X297 AHT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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