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X529 TEV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 TEV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,801 miles

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

exhaust back box is corroded

front and rear shocks are slightly corroded

oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Sep 2014 53,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box is corroded

front and rear shocks are slightly corroded

oil leak engine area

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,919 miles

center and rear exhaust rubbers are slightly perished

front discs are slightly liped

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,404 miles

front pads 50 percent worn discs slightly liped

oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,502 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,801 miles

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

inner cv gatier slighty split and leaking fluid

n/s front tyre is crackin on outta edge

n/s rear tyre is crackin on outta edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 9,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X529 TEV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X529 TEV, 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 X529 TEV registered?

X529 TEV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X529 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X529 TEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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