2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Fiat Seicento MOT pass rate and common faults

159 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low5.7%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes41.5%
  2. Lights & electrics31.4%
  3. Body & chassis15.1%
  4. Suspension13.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Fiat Seicento?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2000 Fiat Seicento cars passed their MOT first time, across 159 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Fiat Seicento?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Fiat Seicento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).