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X853 AHW

2000 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,751 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted adult seatbelt not fully inspected

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank corroded at seams

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,544 miles

fuel tank corroded along its seams

Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,544 miles

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

fuel tank corroded along its seams

Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,395 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering pulling to the left

Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,203 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)

both front tyres outer sidewalls perrished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,048 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 114,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 114,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 113,775 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 113,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,973 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 104,973 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers split but clear screen

Pass 19 Nov 2008 94,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 19 Nov 2008 94,218 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,904 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

advised o/s/f door handle sticking on

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,843 miles

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)

gear box leaking slight

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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X853 AHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X853 AHW, 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 X853 AHW registered?

X853 AHW is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X853 AHW safe to buy?

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