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X908 DDB

2000 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,824 mi
Last recorded80,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 DDB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both front tyres perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and cat to centre section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension and components corroded

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside and nearside outer c.v joint gaiters deteriorated

offside chassis rail corroded

steerting system slightly heavier when turning to the offside than nearside suspect power steering faulty

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,071 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside and nearside outer c.v joint gaiters deteriorated

offside chassis rail corroded

steerting system slightly heavier when turning to the offside than nearside suspect power steering faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,566 miles

for previous advisories see test number 145941473196

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

evidance of front and rear tyres fouling inner wheelarches but not fouling at time of test

rear inner wheelarches corroded and undersealed

sill lips and floorpan corroded

steering system slightly heavier when turning to the offside than nearside suspect power steering faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

evidance of rear tyres and offside front fouling inner wheel arches but not fouling at time if test

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

steering system slightly heavier when turning to the offside than nearside suspect power steering fault

Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

evidance of offside front tyre fouling inner wheelarch but not fouling at time of test

evidance of rear tyres fouling rear inner wheelarches but not fouling at time of test

steering system slightly heavier when turning to the offside than nearside suspect power steering fault

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine idle speed slightly fast(close to excessive)

evidance of offside rear tyre fouling inner wheelarch but not fouling at time of test

offside rear ytre perished and cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine idle speed slightly fast(close to excessive)

evidance of offside rear tyre fouling inner wheelarch but not fouling at time of test

offside rear ytre perished and cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,187 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

evidance of both rear tyres rubbing on inner wheelarches but not rubbing at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted

sun visors loose

Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside 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)

evidance of both rear tyres rubbing on inner wheelarches but not rubbing at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted

sun visors loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,519 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,899 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

h.t lead engine mis-fire

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust hangers cracking

nearside front tyre outter wall cut but not exsposing cords

offside tyre outter wall crackin g but not exsposing cords

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

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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X908 DDB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X908 DDB, 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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X908 DDB is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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