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Fiat Seicento

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Taking its name from one of the most popular models in the Italian manufacturer’s history, the Fiat Seicento (originally intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fiat 600) has become a huge success in its own right. The Fiat Seicento was first introduced in 1998 when it replaced the Fiat Cinquecento. Indeed the Fiat Seicento continued much of the styling of the Cinquecento including the same engines and much of the same dimensions. The car has come in for some criticism for its short front-end, which has earned low crash test ratings, but the Fiat Seicento has rarely wavered in popularity.

Fiat Seicento consumer reviews by year of make: 1998  1999  2001  2003 

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  • "Hi, I have a problem with my Fiat Seicento 51 plate with the steering warning light on and the steering is hard. But when I switch the engine off and ..." (Lesley Ellis, 30/01/2012 18:17:10)
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  • "Hi, the steering on my Fiat Seicento has gotten lighter and lighter over the last couple of months, to the point where it now feels as light as power ..." (Caryl, 23/01/2012 16:38:34)
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  • "Does the coolant filler tank on my 2000 Fiat Seicento have built in coolant level sensor inside it?" (David Gibson, 22/01/2012 10:18:12)
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  • "'I have a 2000 Fiat Seicento Sporting. Does anyone know if it has power steering or how I can tell? Thank you, as I am selling mine.'" (Stacey Barrenger, 18/01/2012 10:50:50)
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  • "My daughter has a Fiat Seicento which misfires badly when it rains. Water ingress is obviously the problem. Has anyone experienced this before and whi..." (Ian Kirkup, 03/01/2012 15:31:33)
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  • Stacey Barrenger's question has been answered: "'Can you turn the steering wheel with one finger when the car is stood still? If you can then yes, you have power steering if not then no. Hope this h..." (26/01/2012 08:58:57)
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  • Gary Wilkinson's question has been answered: "'I have the same problem with the same year Seicento. I’ve checked all the normal fuses as also thought a fuse had gone but all are okay. Can an..." (09/01/2012 08:45:32)
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Fiat Seicento consumer car reviews

Kate Markham, England

Fiat Seicento 2003

3 star review

I love my little car, I have had her since Feb of this year. She’s never let me down yet. However, I am slighly concerned about the steering, it’s very, very light. Also if it’s been raining or roads are wet it does tend to glide a little. I am a a bit worried about my first winter. I have to be in work at 6am so roads are scarey. Wish me luck!

Submitted: 08/11/2010 21:41:51 | ID: 6465

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Wayne, Bedfordshire

Fiat Seicento 1999

1 star review

I’ve had my Seicento for 10 months and have been throught 3 clutch cables in that time. Due to poor design, cables snapping are a common fault and that said i’m cutting my losses and selling it.

Submitted: 16/11/2009 13:13:08 | ID: 3893

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Alastair Ogilvie, Aberdeenshire

Fiat Seicento Sporting 1999

5 star review

It is my first car and it is the perfect car to start with. The only thing is the wiper speed but I am getting used to it.

Submitted: 24/04/2009 08:28:16 | ID: 2846

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Marino Bottali, Kent

Fiat Seicento 2001

5 star review

I own a Seicento Schumacher sporting limited edition which I bought in June due to my Peugeot being written off. I decided to downsize because of ever increasing running costs, Iam more than pleased, it drives like a go-cart, lovely, comfortable seats, very nippy with smooth fuel injected 1.1 litre fire engine. Very light electric power steering and very economical cheap insurance, road tax etc, surprisingly roomy interior and not very bumpy either. Time will tell with the reliability but so far so good, also, build quality seems good - the doors shut with a German sounding thud, lots of extras tints alloys fogs, everything. I have owned Fiats in the past and its good to be back.

Submitted: 31/07/2008 10:43:26 | ID: 1723

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Robert Simmonette, Sussex

Fiat Seicento 1998

1 star review

The Fiat (which stands for Fix It Again Tomorrow) Seicento is one of the worst cars you can buy. The safety rating is diabolical and the worst of any car ever made since the testing scheme was introduced. Secondly, when I had my Seicento I had it for less than 12 months and it broke down 8 times. So, in conclusion, the Seicento is not only the most dangerous car around but it is also one of the most unreliable.

Responses to this review

I’ve had a Seicento for the last 4 years, it was cheap to buy and I’m not surprised why. 7 clutch cables snapped, a plastic disc that holds the cable also snapped 4 times, new tyres exhaust system, a new "cat",alternator, battery,handbrake cables and linkage. If you want to keep your local garage accustomed to a good life style by all means buy a Fiat seicento, otherwise do what I’m doing, dumping it to the scrap man - Robert Smith from Lincolnshire

Submitted: 18/07/2008 15:59:04 | ID: 1685

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Gill Abrahams, Norfolk

Fiat Seicento 1999

5 star review

My Seicento has been the perfect town / woman’s car. Her steering is excellent making parking the easiest of any car I’ve owned. I have had no problems at all in the 5+ years that I have owned her. The only thing I would like changed is the windscreen wiper speed, which goes from intermittent to frenetic, with nothing in between. I wanted to buy a new Seicento but Fiat has been very short sighted and stopped making them.

Submitted: 11/02/2008 13:57:08 | ID: 1014

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