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X778 GDC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 GDC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 55,696 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Car generally covered in corrosion

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,527 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front to rear floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front to rear floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,418 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake back plates corroded both rear supension arms corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake back plates corroded both rear supension arms corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,647 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 35,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,835 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,738 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,559 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 23,559 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,378 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 18,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,774 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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X778 GDC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 X778 GDC, 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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X778 GDC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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