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R623 UPY

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 UPY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,713 miles

BOTH FRONT AN BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

REAR WIPER WORN

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,097 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

REAR BUMBER DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

REAR BUMBER DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,627 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,821 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TRALING ARMS CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 15 Nov 2008 54,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TRALING ARMS CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,984 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,984 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CRACKED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 29,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R623 UPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R623 UPY, 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 R623 UPY registered?

R623 UPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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