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X496 TAV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 TAV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 64,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,811 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2008 42,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,067 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 2,293 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 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X496 TAV?

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What year was X496 TAV registered?

X496 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X496 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X496 TAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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