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X492 RCP

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,256 mi
Last recorded156,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 RCP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 156,256 miles

Oil leak ()

floors slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 51,356 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 51,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s rear shockers coroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shockers coroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,717 miles

under body of vehicle very rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside frontjacking point and floor coroded but not exsive

Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside frontjacking point and floor coroded but not exsive

under body of vehicle very rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,429 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,509 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,508 miles

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,946 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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X492 RCP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RCP, 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 RCP registered?

X492 RCP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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