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X38 SJS

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 SJS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,798 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake discs worn and corroded

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,371 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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X38 SJS is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X38 SJS, 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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What year was X38 SJS registered?

X38 SJS is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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