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X797 OCW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,920 mi
Last recorded42,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 OCW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,936 miles

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

Oil leak

corner of o/s/f lower wing corroded

exhaust is in rough shape

o/s/f driver seat has slight play

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre has wear on sholders

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 7 Sep 2013 39,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

corner of o/s/f lower wing corroded

exhaust is in rough shape

o/s/f driver seat has slight play

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre has wear on sholders

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,352 miles

handbrake has low effort

tail pipe + box outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low effort on handbrake

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 26,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,043 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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X797 OCW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X797 OCW, 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 X797 OCW registered?

X797 OCW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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