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Fiat · Supermini · 1998–2010

Fiat Seicento 187

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Engine Overview

The Fiat Seicento 187 is available with one engine variant at 54 hp.

1.1L 8V · Benziner· 54 PS
1998 2010
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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The Fiat 1.1L 8V (Benziner, 54 PS) has the 176B2 (1.1L 8V) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖Sill and Wheel Arch Rust

Sills and wheel arches rust through on around 60% of all used Seicento. The absence of factory cavity protection accelerates early through-rust; welding work is soon necessary.

Symptoms: Paint bubbles on sills and wheel edges, visible rust spots, soft metal
from 80,000 km
Ad Sill Fiat Seicento 187Wheel arch Fiat Seicento
 Medium
!Exhaust System Rusts Through

The exhaust system on the Seicento was poorly preserved from the factory. After 8–10 years, the rear silencer and mid-pipe are typically heavily corroded.

Symptoms: Loud exhaust noise, rattling under the vehicle, exhaust fumes inside
from 90,000 km
Ad Exhaust Fiat Seicento 187Rear silencer Seicento
 Low

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 10 weaknesses have been documented for the Fiat Seicento 187 (1998–2010) — 3 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, Suspension, Electronics, Brakes.

Seicento (176B2, 1998–2010) — Be Careful: Cylinder head gasket leaking, ECU and alternator, Timing belt and water pump. Power: 54 PS.

What to watch out for with the Fiat Seicento? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Fiat Seicento 187 have? +
The Fiat Seicento 187 has 3 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Fiat Seicento 187? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: 176B2 (1.1L 8V). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the 176B2 (1.1L 8V).
Which Fiat Seicento 187 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Fiat Seicento 187 — rated: "Decent". {description} 54 hp in a mini city car — sounds frantic at full throttle and the tiny body makes it livelier than the numbers suggest. Charming through simplicity.
Is the Fiat Seicento 187 worth buying used? +
The Fiat Seicento 187 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Fiat Seicento 187? +
The Fiat Seicento 187 is available with engine variants from 54 to 54 hp. Petrol: 176B2 (1.1L 8V).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee