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V278 GVR

2000 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento SX50,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 7,081 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 7,081 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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V278 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V278 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V278 GVR?

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What year was V278 GVR registered?

V278 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V278 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V278 GVR have outstanding finance?

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