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R294 EDT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 EDT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,011 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,201 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011
Fail 25 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2009
Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 7,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 66,864 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R294 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R294 EDT, 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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R294 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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