1.1 FIRE Petrol Engines
from £550 to £1,200
Rebuilt units from £550 · Common codes: 176B2.000, 187A1.000, 126A1000, 128A5000
Get quotes from trusted UK Fiat Seicento engine specialists. Compare used and reconditioned prices for 0.9L to 1.1L petrol - 176B2000 & 1170A1.046 covered. Find the best value for your budget.
1.1 FIRE Petrol Engines
from £550 to £1,200
Rebuilt units from £550 · Common codes: 176B2.000, 187A1.000, 126A1000, 128A5000
1.2 FIRE Petrol Engines
from £650 to £1,400
Rebuilt units from £650 · Common codes: 175A5000, 175A6000, 175A8000, 1170A1.046
Sporting 1.1 16V Engines
from £750 to £1,500
Rebuilt units from £750 · Common codes: 187A1.000, 187A2000, 176A5000

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Every engine code fitted to the Fiat Seicento across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Fiat Seicento variants.

176B2.000 - 1.1L Petrol
Main replacement demand comes from timing-chain, cooling-system and performance thermal-management faults.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£550 - £1,200
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Fiat Seicento's FIRE petrol engines are generally robust but suffer from well-documented head gasket weakness on the 1.1L units and timing belt risks on all variants. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point - plus a minimum 12-month unlimited mileage...
Head Gasket Failure
Most affected vehicles
Fiat Seicento S, SX, Suite, Citymatic 1.1 8V/16V (1998-2004, codes 176B2.000, 187A1.000)
Failure mileage range
60,000-90,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Original composite head gasket degrades under heat cycles; coolant leaks into cylinders or oil passages, causing overheating and potential hydrolock.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - Head Gasket Replacement | £800 - £1,200 | £450 - £750 | Remove cylinder head, replace gasket, resurface if needed, refill coolant | Viable only if block/head undamaged; risk of recurrence on high-mileage engines |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt Engine | £1,800 - £2,500 | £550 - £1,200 (supply) + fit | Supply rebuilt FIRE engine with upgraded MLS head gasket, new timing belt, bench-tested | Best long-term solution; eliminates recurrence risk, includes 12-month warranty |
Our recommendation
On a Seicento worth £800-£1,500, a full rebuilt engine with upgraded MLS gasket often represents better value than a head gasket repair that may fail again within 12 months. We recommend replacement if mileage exceeds 80k or if overheating has caused secondary damage.
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Every displacement fitted to the Fiat Seicento in the UK is listed below, with compatible engine codes, production years and common failure notes to help you identify the correct replacement.
The 0.9L FIRE three-cylinder was the entry-level engine for early Seicento base models, offering exceptional fuel economy but limited power; rare in the UK market and typically found on pre-2000 vehicles.
Engine Code(s)
1170A1.046
Compatible Models (UK)
Base 0.9 variants
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
General wear items; cooling system sensitivity due to small displacement
Production Years: 1998-2000, very limited UK availability
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All UK-market Seicentos were petrol-powered, using the versatile FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) family in 0.9L, 1.1L and 1.2L displacements.
Common Fiat Seicento Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
All UK-market Seicentos were petrol-powered, using the versatile FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) family in 0.9L, 1.1L and 1.2L displacements.
Common Fiat Seicento Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
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This timeline covers all major engine changes across the Fiat Seicento's UK production run (1998-2004), organised so owners can quickly identify their engine and compare rebuilt prices from UK specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
1170A1.046- 0.9L petrol (Base model, very limited UK)
176B2.000- 1.1L petrol 8v (S/SX/Suite/Citymatic)
126A1000- 1.1L petrol 8v early variant (S/SX)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
1170A1.046176B2.000126A1000126A2000176A4000176A6000