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X498 TNO

2000 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 TNO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,446 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear chassis

offside front wheel slighty binding

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,422 miles

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

front exhaust pipe loose

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front exhaust pipe loose

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,986 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,104 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 52,977 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,295 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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X498 TNO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X498 TNO, 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 X498 TNO registered?

X498 TNO is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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