Faults:

I had to replace the battery about 3 weeks after purchasing, which was quite expensive because the garage had to source it from Fiat themselves.

I had to also replace the entire clutch assembly, which was very expensive and was difficult to install.

I had to replace a snapped handbrake cable about 6 weeks after purchasing the car.

The back window wiper has ceased working and is waiting to be fixed.

Also, the left front fog-light has stopped working and needs re-wiring, after a failed attempted to simply replace the bulb.

General Comments:

Peppy performance; it is quick away from the lights, even with a full compliment of passengers.

The handling is very good, especially in the dry. However, in the rain, a lot of the grip is lost and replaced with wheel-spin, even in 2nd gear. It's tail never slides on the other hand, therefor always feels safe.

Surprisingly roomy interior for such a small exterior, with good headroom and good amount of space between the driver's knees and the steering wheel. However, the cabin is maybe just a bit on the narrow side, so it is a squeeze getting 3 abreast in the back bench.

Comfortable seats, with good bolstering because they are the sporting model's seats.

Faults:

First Hand brake went.

Then the cooling system, head gasket blew at 70,000 miles

Passenger seat lever broke off

Tryes need replacing regulary

Paint work chipping

Petrol tank split

Mirror got broken.

General Comments:

I love my car it look fantastic, its brilliant on fuel. I like the interior. The car is fast when setting off from lights. Little and Nippy can get in the smallest of spaces. The boot space is a little small, but just enough room for weekly shop. I was disappointed that there is no temperature gauge, as didn't know car was over heating. Car will shake when you hit 8omph, but brilliant little car.

Faults:

Vibration of the speedometer gauge at low temperatures. Speedometer shaft replaced.

Engine temperature sensor replaced at 20kkm.

2nd speed synchronizer cracked at 30kkm.

Interior lamp keeps working all the time, no matter I need it or not. Simply disconnected.

Parking brake linkage and rear releasing levers seem to be badly constructed. Almost impossible to operate the brake every 2 years. Replaced twice.

Starter didn't work during the wet and cold weather. Well, actually it ran, but freely, without driving the engine. Really annoying. Probably drive pinion insufficiently secured from dirt and water. Requires dismantling and cleaning every 1-2 years.

And the usual wear: tires, shock absorbers at 70kkm, rear suspension bushes, rear silencer.

General Comments:

The little car has covered 120kkm of tough and enthusiastic ride, mostly as a daily city commuter.

My previous car was an XR2 Fiesta. Fiesta's acceleration on the straight line has been obviously better, but overall victory for seicento as it's much more convenient for the city traffic.

All in all I was surprised by the nippy handling and vital little engine when I first got it as new. Unfortunately the handling noticeably deteriorated, which means probably front suspension to be replaced soon.

The maintenance isn't pricey. The consumption: 4.5 - 8.5 l/km which I find reasonable. Most parts are cheap and easy to find here in Poland.

Faults:

Clutch cable snapped.

Brake pads needed changing.

Car playing up with starting, needs bumping a lot, not battery, may be starter motor? (any suggestions welcome).

Tyres wear quickly, and are quite pricey for the size!

General Comments:

Handles well, although quite bad body roll with speed.

Very comfortable, with loads of room in the front, and good on long journeys, for a small car.

Very eye catching as I have the bright yellow one.

Very nippy around town, and holds its own on the motorway.