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X52 WSC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 WSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,821 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,242 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,242 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 86,942 miles

all 4 coil spring corroded

both rear brake flexis perishing

front exhaust corroding,flexi deteriated

gearbox and oil filter damp

key blade bent

nearside front bumper at wing not fitted correctly

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

rewar exhaust rubber perished

sump corroded/damp

top engine damp

Fail 20 May 2011 86,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

all 4 coil spring corroded

both rear brake flexis perishing

front exhaust corroding,flexi deteriated

gearbox and oil filter damp

handbrake cables deteriating

key blade bent

nearside front bumper at wing not fitted correctly

offside rear handbrake lever not moving

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

rewar exhaust rubber perished

sump corroded/damp

top engine damp

Pass 6 May 2010 82,583 miles

alloys scuffed

both front wipers torn

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust front section hanger deteriorating

front fog lights inop

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper torn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2010 82,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear wiper torn

rear brake pipes corroded

alloys scuffed

both front wipers torn

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust front section hanger deteriorating

front fog lights inop

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,017 miles

1x bulb high level stop light inop

both front brake pipes corroded

both front fog lights inop

nearside front bumper protruding slightly

nearside front inner drive shaft weeping

offside rear slight wheel bearing noise

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,017 miles

1x bulb high level stop light inop

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front fog lights inop

nearside front bumper protruding slightly

nearside front inner drive shaft weeping

offside rear slight wheel bearing noise

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 May 2008 73,887 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2008 73,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery ,v poor condition

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front brake pads appear low

offside front tyre ,low tread and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,745 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,596 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper torn

spare tyre soft

steering wheel out of alignment

sump corroded

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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X52 WSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X52 WSC, 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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X52 WSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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