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X972 TFC

2000 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 TFC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,089 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst to center section join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken,showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split excess (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder,and 3mm tread depth

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

Nearside headlamp has slight movement

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

both rear wheel rims are slightly distorted

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch wearing,though effective at time of test

nearside headlamp has slight movement,though secure

nearside windscreen wiper is split on the tip,though still effectively clearing the windscreen at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch wearing,though effective at time of test

nearside headlamp has slight movement,though secure

nearside rear tyre is perishing,and 4mm tread depth in areas

nearside windscreen wiper is split on the tip,though still effectively clearing the windscreen at time of test

offside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge,and 3mm tread depth in areas

offside rear valve stem is perish cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre cracking,though not deep enough to reach inner cords at time of test

nearside rear tyre valve stem cracking,though not excess at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking,though not deep enough to reach inner cords at time of test

nearside rear tyre valve stem cracking,though not excess at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 51,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,776 miles

screw in both front tyres n/s/f leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2005 25,106 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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X972 TFC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X972 TFC, 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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X972 TFC is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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