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X496 NVW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 NVW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly yellow (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly yellow (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

accelerator pedal anti slip missing

corrosion around fuel tank

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,515 miles

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

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

corrosion around fuel tank

slight leak o/side inner cv gaiter

Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion around fuel tank

slight leak o/side inner cv gaiter

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MINOR LEAK FROM PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MINOR LEAK FROM PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,323 miles

O/S/R tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,293 miles

N/s front inner driveshaft boot is split

N/s front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,337 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,337 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,817 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,027 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 19,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,918 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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X496 NVW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X496 NVW, 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 X496 NVW registered?

X496 NVW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X496 NVW safe to buy?

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