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X489 DAT

2000 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 DAT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,481 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,478 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,522 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,708 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,937 miles

front brake balance just achieved.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 43,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine overheating

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,984 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X489 DAT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X489 DAT, 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 X489 DAT registered?

X489 DAT is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X489 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 DAT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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