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X297 OCS

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,973 mi
Last recorded51,973 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 OCS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,047 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 25,715 miles

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

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

handbrake performance just passes

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 OCS 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 85.7%.

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 OCS, 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

How do I check the history of X297 OCS?

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What year was X297 OCS registered?

X297 OCS is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X297 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X297 OCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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