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X871 FEF

2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting44,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 FEF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,616 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

light dent on nearside front and nearside rear wheels

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

light dent on nearside front and nearside rear wheels

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs showing corrosion

brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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X871 FEF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 44,785 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X871 FEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X871 FEF registered?

X871 FEF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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