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X239 DSH

2001 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento SX43,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 DSH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 88,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 88,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 76,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 63,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 49,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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X239 DSH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 43,607 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X239 DSH, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X239 DSH registered?

X239 DSH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X239 DSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X239 DSH 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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