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R502 EYA

1998 Fiat Seicento

Bronze Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,727 mi
Last recorded30,727 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 EYA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 30,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 25,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 25,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,627 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 23,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 tears in grooves of tread rear tyres similar but not as deep yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 21,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,792 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 17,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,324 miles

n/s front tyre outer side wall starting to split.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,508 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 10,506 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,597 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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R502 EYA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Bronze with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R502 EYA, 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 R502 EYA registered?

R502 EYA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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