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X356 ABF

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,652 mi
Last recorded33,652 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 ABF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,652 miles

engine overheating

Fail 27 Oct 2012 33,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine overheating

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,253 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,875 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to examine seatbelts corectley due to childrer seat fitted both near side and off side rear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,309 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 20,598 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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X356 ABF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X356 ABF, 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 X356 ABF registered?

X356 ABF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X356 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X356 ABF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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