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W283 GAP

2000 Fiat Seicento Mia

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,619 mi
Last recorded62,619 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia46,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 GAP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Mia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,830 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 42,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,304 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 36,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Mia?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 58
brake binding 39
Headlamp aim too low 34
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W283 GAP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 46,676 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 Mia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W283 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W283 GAP registered?

W283 GAP is a 2000 Fiat Seicento Mia, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W283 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 GAP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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