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X489 RHJ

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 RHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer treads

Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer treads

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,676 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust box baffles breaking up inside

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,367 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,372 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,244 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 RHJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

X489 RHJ is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X489 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 RHJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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