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X488 DBD

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,600 mi
Last recorded76,600 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 DBD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,617 miles

Overheating

Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,617 miles

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

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

Overheating

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,326 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,924 miles

o/s wiper blade split

slight unbalance on front brakes

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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X488 DBD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X488 DBD, 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

How do I check the history of X488 DBD?

You can check the full history of X488 DBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X488 DBD registered?

X488 DBD is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X488 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 DBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X488 DBD have outstanding finance?

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