CarVerify

Free Car Check

R253 NCF

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,329 mi
Last recorded37,329 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,329 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 3 May 2019 35,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,188 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,157 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2012 21,043 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 19,350 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2011 19,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,067 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
Full Fiat Seicento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R253 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R253 NCF, 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

How do I check the history of R253 NCF?

You can check the full history of R253 NCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R253 NCF registered?

R253 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R253 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 NCF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R253 NCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R253 NCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.