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Rebuilt units from £550
Common codes: 176B2.000, 187A1.000, 126A1000, 128A5000
Rebuilt units from £650
Common codes: 175A5000, 175A6000, 175A8000, 1170A1.046
Rebuilt units from £750
Common codes: 187A1.000, 187A2000, 176A5000
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The cards below cover the main engines fitted to the Fiat Seicento in the UK, including documented failure causes, variant production years, and typical rebuilt engine costs based on current UK market data.
Production History
Known Failures
Specs
Petrol · 1.1L · 54hp · Naturally Aspirated
Replacement Cost
Typical UK rebuilt engine: £550-£1,200 (supply only)
Production History
Known Failures
Specs
Petrol · 1.1L · 54hp · Naturally Aspirated
Replacement Cost
Typical UK rebuilt engine: £650-£1,350 (supply only)
Production History
Known Failures
Specs
Petrol · 1.2L · 60hp · Naturally Aspirated
Replacement Cost
Typical UK rebuilt engine: £650-£1,400 (supply only)
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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.
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Fiat Seicento variants.
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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...
Every rebuilt engine includes a minimum 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.
Why Fiat Seicento 1.1 FIRE Engines Overheat
Production Years: 1998 - 2004
Engine: codes 176B2.000 / 187A1.000
Typical failure window
Original composite head gasket degrades under heat cycles; coolant leaks into cylinders or oil passages, causing overheating and potential hydrolock.
| Repair Tier | Dealer Price | Specialist Price | What It Involves | Longevity / Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minor - Head Gasket Replacement Minor | £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 Best Value | £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 |
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.
The Fiat Seicento's simple FIRE engines are affordable to replace when you compare prices through EngineMarket. Our network of UK specialists supplies rebuilt units with upgraded components that address the original failure points-plus a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty and nationwide delivery. Avoid scrap-yard "sold as seen" risks; compare genuine rebuilt engine quotes and keep your city car on the road without the main dealer premium.
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Every engine type for the Fiat Seicento is available through our UK network, with typical price ranges based on variant, engine code and budget.
Fiat Seicento Reconditioned Engines (Recon)£550 - £1,200(supply only)
Fiat Seicento Rebuilt Engines£650 - £1,400(supply only)
Fiat Seicento Used Engines£300 - £650(supply only)
Fiat Seicento Remanufactured Engines£850 - £1,600(supply only)
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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 |
| PRODUCTION YEARS | 1998-2000, very limited UK availability |
General wear items; cooling system sensitivity due to small displacement
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Fuel Type
Choose your Fiat Seicento engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from the economical 0.9L base to the enthusiast-favourite Sporting 1.1 16V.
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.
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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.
Yes, if the car is otherwise sound. A rebuilt 1.1 FIRE engine costs £550-£1,200 supply-only, often less than the Seicento's market value, making replacement economical versus scrapping.
Typical UK supply-only prices range from £550 for a basic 1.1 FIRE rebuild to £1,400 for a 1.2 FIRE or Sporting 16v unit, depending on engine code and supplier.
2001 Seicentos may have 1.1L 8v (176B2.000), 1.1L 16v (187A1.000) or 1.2L 8v (175A5000); verify via registration or engine stamp before ordering.
Yes, most Cinquecento FIRE engines (1.1L 8v) are physically compatible with Seicento, but ECU, wiring and ancillaries may require adaptation.
Usually not if the replacement engine has the same code; swapping between 8v and 16v (e.g., 176B2.000 to 187A1.000) may require ECU and loom changes.
Dealer head gasket repair: £800-£1,200; specialist repair: £450-£750; rebuilt engine replacement: £550-£1,200 supply only, often better long-term value.
EngineMarket connects you with vetted UK specialists offering rebuilt Seicento engines with minimum 12-month unlimited mileage warranty, unlike "sold as seen" breaker units.
The 1.2L FIRE 8v (175A5000) is generally the most robust, with better torque and fewer head gasket reports than the 1.1L units, though all FIRE engines benefit from rebuilt upgrades.
With proper maintenance, FIRE engines can exceed 120,000 miles; head gasket failure on 1.1L units often occurs 60k-90k miles without upgraded components.
Yes, the 1.2L FIRE (175A5000) is a popular upgrade for better torque; requires matching ECU, wiring loom and potentially mounts, best done by a specialist.
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