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X742 HHT

2001 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento SX43,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 HHT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,491 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,496 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 57,378 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 57,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,014 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 50,014 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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X742 HHT 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 X742 HHT, 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.

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What year was X742 HHT registered?

X742 HHT is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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