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X696 CNV

2000 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 CNV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak

boot full

nearside rear lens slight cracked

rear wiper blade worn

when front of car jacked up nearside front drivesharft leaks oil

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,543 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot full

nearside rear lens slight cracked

rear wiper blade worn

when front of car jacked up nearside front drivesharft leaks oil

battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

when car front jacked up oil leaks from nearside drive sharft

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

when car front jacked up oil leaks from nearside drive sharft

Fail 2 Apr 2011 66,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

major gearbox leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,992 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2008 52,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,986 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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X696 CNV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X696 CNV, 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 X696 CNV registered?

X696 CNV is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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