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
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
61.2
%
incl. 6.6% fixed at the test centre
2024
1322
Passed at the first attempt
54.6
%
all first tests
2024
1322
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 105.7–119.0)
112.3
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 578 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
1322
Biggest excess: Brakes
53.3
per 100
25.3 same-age
2019–2024
15718
Dangerous defects
15.6
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
15718
Advisory items
208.1
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
15718
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.
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
53.3
per 100
25.3
2019–2024
8374
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
39.8
per 100
40.0
2019–2024
6257
Suspension
23.7
per 100
32.3
2019–2024
3729
Body, chassis, structure
22.2
per 100
16.5
2019–2024
3483
Visibility
15.3
per 100
13.4
2019–2024
2403
Noise, emissions and leaks
10.8
per 100
10.0
2019–2024
1692
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
29.9
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
3249
Body, chassis, structure
21.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1530
Suspension
19.3
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
2942
Tyres
10.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
2133
Noise, emissions and leaks
9.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1695
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
64.9
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
10200
Brakes
54.4
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
8550
Tyres
33.6
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
5285
Body, chassis, structure
19.6
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
3074
Noise, emissions and leaks
17.2
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
2708
Non-component advisories
5.5
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
866
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
15.8
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
12.8
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
10.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
10.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
7.9
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
4.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
1.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2070
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
24.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
17.7
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
16.9
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
15.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
11.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
6.9
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
6.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
2.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2105
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
29.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
26.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
19.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
18.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
14.8
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
9.1
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
7.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
3.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
2.9
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
3457
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass
14.8
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass
13.5
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass
11.5
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass
10.2
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass
7.1
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass
5.5
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass
2.9
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass
2.4
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.8
% next fail
2019–2024
947
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory
23.4
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory
20.4
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory
16.6
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory
14.9
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory
12.6
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory
8.0
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory
6.6
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory
3.9
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail
24.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail
23.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail
18.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail
15.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail
12.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail
8.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail
5.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail
2.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1457
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).
Dangerous defects: 15.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
15.6
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
15718
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).
Age 16: 51.5. Age 20: 47.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 16
51.5
% fail
50.0
2024
1296
Age 17
49.2
% fail
50.5
2024
2167
Age 18
50.2
% fail
50.9
2024
2711
Age 19
48.0
% fail
50.3
2024
2656
Age 20
47.2
% fail
49.6
2024
2389
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 625 tests, 95% interval 88.2–110.6)
99.4
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
625
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 1,377 tests, 95% interval 90.2–105.1)
97.7
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
1377
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 2,756 tests, 95% interval 91.7–102.2)
97
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
2756
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 3,702 tests, 95% interval 92.6–101.6)
97.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
3702
Build year 2003
99
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
4620
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
199.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1322
Estimated range lower
199.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1322
Estimated range upper
379.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1322
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
80.0
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
1322
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
55.7
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
1322
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
42.7
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
1322
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
21.6
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
1322
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Fiat Seicento (this model)
112.3
index
100 = normal
2024
1322
Hyundai Bayon
121
index
112.3
2024
1506
Citroen Saxo
111.3
index
112.3
2024
3610
SEAT Arosa
103
index
112.3
2024
2025
Renault Wind
102.4
index
112.3
2024
2065
Peugeot 106
115
index
112.3
2024
5029
Chevrolet Matiz
117.5
index
112.3
2024
10142
Nissan Figaro
92.7
index
112.3
2024
2413
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Hyundai Amica
101.2
index
112.3
2024
5785
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 36.5–47.2%)
41.8
% failed first time
2024
323
Age 15+, 40-70k miles
43.4
% failed first time
2024
519
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 44.9–56.5%)
50.7
% failed first time
2024
284
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 53.7–75.9%)
65.7
% failed first time
2024
67
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
6.7
% of tested cars
2024
1055
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.4%)
0.3
% of tested cars
2024
48
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 5 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
5
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
127.5
index
110.2
2019–2024
1322
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol
45.4
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
1322
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre
99.1
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
13287
Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,305 tests, 95% interval 100.9–109.5)
105.2
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
2305
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
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.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 6.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
6.5
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
1204
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
0
% estimate
2024
1322
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
24.3
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
5040
Retest within 10 days
68.5
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
5040
Clean MOT streak
23.2
%
observed chains
2019–2024
2664
Repeat advisory
41.4
%
observed chains
2019–2024
2664
Decreasing odometer
1.6
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
3530
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.
Repeat after fail: 42.3 vs 40.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Seicento: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
42.3
%
40.7
2019–2024
1289
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)
3.4
lift
expected joint rate
2024
234
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks
3.2
lift
expected joint rate
2024
619
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.4)
3.1
lift
expected joint rate
2024
33
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
18
tests with both
2024
18
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
15
tests with both
2024
15
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
3
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
1322
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Netherlands
68.3
% failed
50.8
2024 by country
2788
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).
Will my Fiat Seicento still pass its MOT in a few years?
n < 500 in this group. 1,322 initial Fiat Seicento tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
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
n < 500 in this group. 1,322 initial Fiat Seicento tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
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
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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.