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M55 CEN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,643 mi
Last recorded30,643 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CEN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 30,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,419 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2019 22,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 21,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,293 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,735 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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M55 CEN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 CEN registered?

M55 CEN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is M55 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 CEN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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