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X523 CHL

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 CHL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,701 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 51,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,638 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 36,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 36,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,031 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded + worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded + worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,476 miles

nsf tyre bald on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 27,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre bald on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,913 miles

both front brake pipes (too flexis) corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes (too flexis) corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,595 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,311 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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X523 CHL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X523 CHL, 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 X523 CHL registered?

X523 CHL is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X523 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 CHL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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