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R105 FGS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,728 mi
Last recorded42,728 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 FGS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

hi rise brake light has some lights inop

Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,554 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,554 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,919 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,737 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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R105 FGS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R105 FGS, 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.

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What year was R105 FGS registered?

R105 FGS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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