MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
washers high
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/SIDEWALL
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
REAR HIGH LEVAL STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/SIDEWALL
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FRONT WASHERS
NEWARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE
REAR HIGH LEVAL STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
MIDDLE REAR STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?
Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R189 FCX, 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 R189 FCX registered?
R189 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 July 1998.
Is R189 FCX safe to buy?
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