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X298 OJX

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,955 mi
Last recorded83,955 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 OJX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,955 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrossion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded in places front to rear ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,092 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 78,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear handbrake lever sticking slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin and nail in it

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 77,945 miles

Offside Rear hand brake arm sticking on slightly

Fail 20 May 2015 76,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,205 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking up no ply/cords exposed

Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking up no ply/cords exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery light stays on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,939 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 65,937 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,383 miles

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall strating to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,221 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,058 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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X298 OJX 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 71.4%.

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 X298 OJX, 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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X298 OJX is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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