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X408 BCF

2000 Fiat Seicento

Gold Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 BCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,781 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,855 miles

front no plate damaged

oil low

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres perished

slight blow on exhaust centre section

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,855 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

oil low

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres perished

slight blow on exhaust centre section

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,500 miles

Center rear lap belt removed at time of test

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

Passanger seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear

Some damage to nearside rear light

Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Passanger seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,349 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,313 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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X408 BCF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Gold with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X408 BCF, 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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X408 BCF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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