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X492 CBN

2000 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

33,632 mi
Last recorded33,632 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 CBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,632 miles

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

Rear wiper missing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 33,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 32,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven rear brakes out of balance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,308 miles

front and rear shockers corroded

underbody and parts in rusty condition

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,684 miles

rear wiper missing. oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,856 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 28,856 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,011 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,096 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,096 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,906 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,434 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,630 miles

center brake light bulbs out

n/s front tyre on limit

Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,630 miles

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

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

center brake light bulbs out

n/s front tyre on limit

Fail 28 Oct 2006 20,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 17,867 miles

hand brake travel accessive

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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X492 CBN is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X492 CBN, 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 X492 CBN registered?

X492 CBN is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X492 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 CBN shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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