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Fiat Seicento MOT pass rate and common problems

61.2% of Fiat Seicentos passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,322 first tests): 54.6% at the first attempt and 6.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 12% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 112.3 (95% CI 105.7–119.0; 100 = normal).

Fiat Seicento at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate61.2%incl. 6.6% fixed at the test centre20241322
Passed at the first attempt54.6%all first tests20241322
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 105.7–119.0)112.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 578 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241322
Biggest excess: Brakes53.3per 10025.3 same-age2019–202415718
Dangerous defects15.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202415718
Advisory items208.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202415718
strip · Fiat Seicento · MOT Risk Index · 112.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Fiat Seicento. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 578 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 518 and 645 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Fiat Seicento index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank578of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241322
Best rank within its 95% interval518rankother models held where they are20241322
Worst rank within its 95% interval645rankother models held where they are20241322

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 125.4 to 112.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Fiat Seicento MOT, and how often?

Fiat Seicento MOTs fail most often on brakes: 53.3 per 100 tests, against 25.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 15,718).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Brakes · 53.3 vs 25.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes53.3per 10025.32019–20248374
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39.8per 10040.02019–20246257
Suspension23.7per 10032.32019–20243729
Body, chassis, structure22.2per 10016.52019–20243483
Visibility15.3per 10013.42019–20242403
Noise, emissions and leaks10.8per 10010.02019–20241692

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,718 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Fiat Seicento's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Fiat Seicento advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: brakes advisories became a fail at the next MOT 29.9% of the time.

funnel · Fiat Seicento · Brakes · 29.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 29.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes29.9% next failmedian model2019–20243249
Body, chassis, structure21.6% next failmedian model2019–20241530
Suspension19.3% next failmedian model2019–20242942
Tyres10.1% next failmedian model2019–20242133
Noise, emissions and leaks9.6% next failmedian model2019–20241695

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Fiat Seicento got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Fiat Seicento MOTs flag suspension most: 64.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 15,718).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Suspension · 64.9 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension64.9per 10026.22019–202410200
Brakes54.4per 10034.72019–20248550
Tyres33.6per 10039.72019–20245285
Body, chassis, structure19.6per 1004.62019–20243074
Noise, emissions and leaks17.2per 1005.22019–20242708
Non-component advisories5.5per 1007.82019–2024866

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,718 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Fiat Seicento?

For Fiat Seicentos aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is brakes: 29.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,457).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass · 15.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.8% next fail2019–20242070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.8% next fail2019–20242070
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–20242070
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–20242070
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20242070
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20242070
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242070
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20242070
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242070
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242070
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.4% next fail2019–20242105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.7% next fail2019–20242105
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–20242105
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.3% next fail2019–20242105
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20242105
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20242105
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20242105
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20242105
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20242105
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242105
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242105
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.6% next fail2019–20243457
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.4% next fail2019–20243457
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail19.4% next fail2019–20243457
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–20243457
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–20243457
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–20243457
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20243457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20243457
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20243457
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243457
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243457
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass14.8% next fail2019–2024947
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass13.5% next fail2019–2024947
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass11.5% next fail2019–2024947
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–2024947
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–2024947
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–2024947
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024947
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024947
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024947
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory23.4% next fail2019–2024927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–2024927
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.6% next fail2019–2024927
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.9% next fail2019–2024927
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.6% next fail2019–2024927
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–2024927
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–2024927
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–2024927
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–2024927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail24.8% next fail2019–20241457
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–20241457
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail18.3% next fail2019–20241457
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail15.4% next fail2019–20241457
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20241457
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20241457
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20241457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20241457
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241457
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241457
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241457

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Fiat Seicento get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Fiat Seicento gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 15.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 147.0 major and 19.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Fiat Seicento · Dangerous defects · 15.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 15.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects15.6per 10011.22019–202415718

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,718 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Fiat Seicento compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 5 ages shown, Fiat Seicentos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail less often: 47.2% against 49.6% (2024, n = 2,389).

line · Fiat Seicento · Age 16 · 51.5 vs 50.0 · 2024
Age 16: 51.5. Age 20: 47.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1651.5% fail50.020241296
Age 1749.2% fail50.520242167
Age 1850.2% fail50.920242711
Age 1948.0% fail50.320242656
Age 2047.2% fail49.620242389

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Seicento years should I avoid?

Fiat Seicento build years range from index 97.0 to 99.4 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,322).

No Fiat Seicento build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Fiat Seicento · Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 625 tests, 95% interval 88.2–110.6) · 99.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 625 tests, 95% interval 88.2–110.6)99.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024625
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 1,377 tests, 95% interval 90.2–105.1)97.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241377
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 2,756 tests, 95% interval 91.7–102.2)97index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242756
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 3,702 tests, 95% interval 92.6–101.6)97.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243702
Build year 200399index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244620

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Fiat Seicento MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Fiat Seicento MOT: about £200 (up to about £380 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,322).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Fiat Seicento · Expected repair bill · 199.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill199.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1322
Estimated range lower199.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1322
Estimated range upper379.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1322
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)80.0GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1322
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)55.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1322
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)42.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1322
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer21.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat Seicento more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Fiat Seicento and 3 as often or more. The Fiat Seicento has an MOT Risk Index of 112.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,322).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Fiat Seicento (this model) · 112.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat Seicento (this model)112.3index100 = normal20241322
Hyundai Bayon121index112.320241506
Citroen Saxo111.3index112.320243610
SEAT Arosa103index112.320242025
Renault Wind102.4index112.320242065
Peugeot 106115index112.320245029
Chevrolet Matiz117.5index112.3202410142
Nissan Figaro92.7index112.320242413
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Amica101.2index112.320245785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Fiat Seicento MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 41.8% of Fiat Seicentos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 65.7% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 390). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Fiat Seicento · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 36.5–47.2%) · 41.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 36.5–47.2%)41.8% failed first time2024323
Age 15+, 40-70k miles43.4% failed first time2024519
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 44.9–56.5%)50.7% failed first time2024284
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 53.7–75.9%)65.7% failed first time202467

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Fiat Seicento last?

6.7% of Fiat Seicentos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,055).

line · Fiat Seicento · 100,000 miles · 6.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 6.7. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles6.7% of tested cars20241055
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.4%)0.3% of tested cars202448
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 5 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat Seicento driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Fiat Seicento index is 127.5, against 110.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,322).

slope · Fiat Seicento · Age and mileage adjusted index · 127.5 vs 110.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 110.2 vs 127.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index127.5index110.22019–20241322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Seicento fuel fails its MOT less?

All Fiat Seicentos tested were petrol: 45.4% failed first time (2024, n = 1,322).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Petrol · 45.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol45.4% fail first timeother fuels20241322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Seicento engine is best?

No Fiat Seicento engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,322).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre · 99.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre99.1index vs model norm100 = model average202413287
Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,305 tests, 95% interval 100.9–109.5)105.2index vs model norm100 = model average20242305

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Fiat Seicento fail its MOT most?

Fiat Seicento fails first-time MOTs most in Exeter (EX): 60.0% against 48.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 205).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 53.2–66.5%) · 60 vs 45.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 53.2–66.5%)60% fail first time45.42024205
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 49.7–68.5%)59.4% fail first time45.42024101
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 52.2–66.1%)59.4% fail first time45.42024187
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 19.5–35.7%)26.8% fail first time45.42024112
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 23.9–41.0%)31.8% fail first time45.42024110
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 27.3–40.7%)33.7% fail first time45.42024190
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 49.9–67.5%)59.0% fail first time45.42024117
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 50.1–65.8%)58.1% fail first time45.42024148
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 51.0–63.1%)57.1% fail first time45.42024252
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 50.9–62.7%)56.9% fail first time45.42024267
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 401 tests, 95% interval 51.5–61.1%)56.4% fail first time45.42024401
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 48.7–63.6%)56.3% fail first time45.42024167
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 49.1–62.2%)55.8% fail first time45.42024217
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 48.7–61.4%)55.2% fail first time45.42024232
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 49.3–59.9%)54.6% fail first time45.42024335
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 46.9–62.0%)54.6% fail first time45.42024163
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 46.0–62.8%)54.5% fail first time45.42024132
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 46.0–62.1%)54.2% fail first time45.42024144
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 47.7–60.5%)54.1% fail first time45.42024229
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 48.2–59.8%)54.1% fail first time45.42024281
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 47.0–60.2%)53.7% fail first time45.42024216
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.1%)53.1% fail first time45.42024375
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 45.9–59.5%)52.7% fail first time45.42024201
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 43.0–61.4%)52.3% fail first time45.42024109
Portsmouth (PO)52.1% fail first time45.42024537
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 43.4–60.3%)51.9% fail first time45.42024131
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 42.7–60.6%)51.7% fail first time45.42024116
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 42.8–60.5%)51.7% fail first time45.42024118
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.1%)51.6% fail first time45.42024314
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 42.2–60.4%)51.4% fail first time45.42024111
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 42.9–58.3%)50.6% fail first time45.42024158
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 45.3–55.5%)50.4% fail first time45.42024369
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 44.1–55.6%)49.8% fail first time45.42024285
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 41.8–57.6%)49.7% fail first time45.42024151
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 43.1–56.0%)49.5% fail first time45.42024224
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 42.9–56.2%)49.5% fail first time45.42024212
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 41.8–56.5%)49.1% fail first time45.42024175
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 39.7–58.4%)49.1% fail first time45.42024106
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 40.2–57.5%)48.8% fail first time45.42024125
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 40.1–55.2%)47.6% fail first time45.42024166
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 37.7–56.7%)47.1% fail first time45.42024102
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 40.6–52.4%)46.4% fail first time45.42024267
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 37.6–55.1%)46.3% fail first time45.42024121
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 38.0–54.7%)46.3% fail first time45.42024134
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 37.1–55.2%)46.0% fail first time45.42024113
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.3%)44.9% fail first time45.42024178
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 35.8–53.9%)44.6% fail first time45.42024112
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 39.3–49.9%)44.5% fail first time45.42024330
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 38.2–51.0%)44.5% fail first time45.42024229
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 37.4–51.7%)44.4% fail first time45.42024180
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 36.0–52.8%)44.3% fail first time45.42024131
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 36.4–52.0%)44.1% fail first time45.42024152
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 35.4–51.0%)43.0% fail first time45.42024151
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 36.1–49.9%)42.9% fail first time45.42024196
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 37.4–47.4%)42.4% fail first time45.42024373
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 33.4–51.3%)42.1% fail first time45.42024114
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 35.2–49.3%)42.1% fail first time45.42024183
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 32.4–51.3%)41.6% fail first time45.42024101
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 33.6–49.7%)41.4% fail first time45.42024140
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 32.5–49.8%)40.8% fail first time45.42024120
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 35.4–45.9%)40.5% fail first time45.42024333
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 32.9–48.0%)40.3% fail first time45.42024159
London E (E) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 31.4–49.7%)40.2% fail first time45.42024107
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 31.7–49.2%)40.2% fail first time45.42024117
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 33.0–47.2%)39.9% fail first time45.42024178
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 33.2–46.8%)39.8% fail first time45.42024196
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 32.1–47.6%)39.6% fail first time45.42024149
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 30.9–47.8%)39.0% fail first time45.42024123
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 30.2–47.8%)38.6% fail first time45.42024114
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 29.8–43.3%)36.3% fail first time45.42024193
London N (N) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 27.2–44.6%)35.4% fail first time45.42024113
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 26.9–43.4%)34.7% fail first time45.42024124

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Fiat Seicento rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Fiat Seicento MOTs record corrosion failures at 6.5 times the national rate: 5% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,204).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Fiat Seicento · Salt belt susceptibility · 6.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 6.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility6.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1204

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Fiat Seicento ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0% of Fiat Seicentos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Fiat Seicento · Likely compliant · 0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0% estimate20241322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Fiat Seicento?

Of failed Fiat Seicento MOTs, 24.3% were retested the same day and a further 68.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 5,040).

bar · Fiat Seicento · Same-day retest · 24.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest24.3%failed initial tests2019–20245040
Retest within 10 days68.5%failed initial tests2019–20245040
Clean MOT streak23.2%observed chains2019–20242664
Repeat advisory41.4%observed chains2019–20242664
Decreasing odometer1.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243530

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Fiat Seicento fails, does it fail again?

42.3% of Fiat Seicentos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 40.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,289). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 42.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Fiat Seicento · Repeat after fail · 42.3 vs 40.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 42.3 vs 40.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail42.3%40.72019–20241289

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Seicento faults come together?

On Fiat Seicentos, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and suspension failures turn up together 3.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 234).

Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024234
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.2liftexpected joint rate2024619
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate202433
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202497
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.9)2.8liftexpected joint rate202436
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.2)2.5liftexpected joint rate202475
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.7)2.5liftexpected joint rate202424
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024242
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.5)2.4liftexpected joint rate202427
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate2024601
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024290
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024262
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024140
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate202421
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate202423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024180
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024931
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024502
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate2024644
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.9)2.2liftexpected joint rate202453
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024552
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024309
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate20241788
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024164
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.6)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024118
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024371
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024114
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20241140
Brakes + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20241174
Brakes + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20241024
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024148
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024328
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024599
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.9liftexpected joint rate20241187
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate2024735
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.1)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024283
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.4)1.8liftexpected joint rate202450
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024522
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.2)1.8liftexpected joint rate202479
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.9)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024145
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Fiat Seicento had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Fiat Seicento; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1322

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Fiat Seicento fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 68.3% of Fiat Seicentos failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,788 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Fiat Seicento also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Fiat Seicento · Netherlands · 68.3 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 68.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands68.3% failed50.82024 by country2788

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Fiat Seicento MOT matter?

Fiat Seicentos fail first time most in April (53.4%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (45.8%) (2024, n = 1,322).

line · Fiat Seicento · January · 48.9 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 48.9. December: 45.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January48.9% fail first time31.120241394
February49.8% fail first time30.020241246
March49.0% fail first time28.320241493
April53.4% fail first time29.82024892
May46.9% fail first time28.820241067
June48.8% fail first time28.120241247
July48.1% fail first time29.320241332
August47.5% fail first time29.220241407
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September47.9% fail first time28.220241639
October47.4% fail first time30.320241624
November46.7% fail first time30.620241436
December45.8% fail first time29.32024941

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,322 initial Fiat Seicento tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,322 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Fiat Seicento MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/fiat-seicento/

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Fiat Seicento MOT: quick answers

What is the Fiat Seicento first-time MOT pass rate?

54.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,322 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,322 primary tests: 45.39% failed first time and 61.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 112.3 is shown separately.