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X474 BFM

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 BFM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 137,133 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside floors ,inner sills ,rear axle , rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Feb 2024 137,131 miles

Emissions unable to be completed filling workshop with fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside floors ,inner sills ,rear axle , rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to all floors , inner sills and rear chassis areas

smell of petrol vapours underneath of vehicle but no sign of leak

Fail 6 Jan 2023 135,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to all floors , inner sills and rear chassis areas

smell of fuel noted underneath of vehicle but no obvious leak

Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,421 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion noted to floors, inner sills and rear chassis areas

smell of petrol fumes under vehicle but no sign of leak although a wet day with rain under vehicle and tank level low on fuel gauge

Fail 7 Jan 2022 134,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow at retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion noted to floors, inner sills and rear chassis areas

smell of petrol fumes under vehicle but no sign of leak although a wet day with rain under vehicle and tank level low on fuel gauge

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 133,633 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locking on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,335 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 131,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock Absorber has only slight misting of oil but has no damping effect

Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock Absorber has only slight misting of oil but has no damping effect

Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,614 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,090 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 114,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 109,162 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 109,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 107,691 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 106,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,708 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 103,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 95,503 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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X474 BFM is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X474 BFM, 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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X474 BFM is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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