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X552 BJB

2000 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 BJB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 157,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 154,155 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Oct 2012 149,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 139,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Oct 2011 139,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,451 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres just legal

washers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,451 miles

both front tyres just legal

washers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust very rusty and weak

nearside number plate lamp very dim

Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,953 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 114,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 111,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

bad oil leaks

both front tyres just legal

front brake balance high

Pass 26 Oct 2007 111,166 miles

bad oil leaks

both front tyres just legal

front brake balance high

Fail 1 Nov 2006 106,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 106,595 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 100,188 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2005 100,188 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

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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X552 BJB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X552 BJB, 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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X552 BJB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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