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X424 RCP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 RCP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 78,342 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Crrosion on and around rear suspension

Light scrating on screen

Offside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Offside rear wheel bearing NEEDS ATTENTION

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,767 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Light scratching on screen

Offside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Slight surface corrosion on rear suspension

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,690 miles

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

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Light scratching on screen

Offside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Slight surface corrosion on rear suspension

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine overheated during emmission test, cooling fan siezed.

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

General underbody/suspension surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Slight perishing o/s/r tyre outer sidewall, reccomend replacement.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,441 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis and floor area

extensive surface corrosion on the entire suspension and hub components

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration borderline

offside rear tail lamp damaged

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration borderline

Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis and floor area

extensive surface corrosion on the entire suspension and hub components

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration borderline

offside rear tail lamp damaged

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration borderline

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge borderline

Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge borderline

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,375 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S Rear light has slight damage.

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,747 miles

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

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 53,461 miles

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

Offside front 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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X424 RCP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X424 RCP, 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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X424 RCP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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