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X617 BDK

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,367 mi
Last recorded79,367 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 BDK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn and pitted

offside mirror has slight damage

rear tyres perished and have tread seperation

Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs slightly worn and pitted

offside mirror has slight damage

rear tyres perished and have tread seperation

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust rubber perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 38,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,075 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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X617 BDK 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 50%.

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 X617 BDK, 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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X617 BDK is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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