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X838 VSC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 VSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,820 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 73,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated rough and play (2.6.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings b pillar cracked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor corrosion within 30cm of brake pedal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal within belt mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings b pillar cracked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn cv boot perished (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear corrosion at boot seam to back panel

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately tape on line suspect preventing leak (3.6.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn cv boot perished (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,731 miles

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

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

advise rear subframe corroded but not considered serious

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,731 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not considered serious

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,432 miles

borderline pass for both service and park brake efficiency

nearside rear and both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear bearing slight roughness

nearside rear tyre 2mm and 7yrs old

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 30 Nov 2012 63,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

nearside rear and both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear bearing slight roughness

nearside rear tyre 2mm and 7yrs old

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Dec 2011 59,947 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,947 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 524,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,214 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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X838 VSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X838 VSC, 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 X838 VSC registered?

X838 VSC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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