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R994 KBU

1998 Fiat Seicento

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking/Perrishing In Treads

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

oil leak

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

slight binding on front brakes

some wear on brake pedal friction pad

wear in offside wiper arm

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

offside rear wheel bearing inspection rearticted due to binding brake

oil leak

rear tyres cracking/perrishing badly between treads

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

slight binding on front brakes

slight binding on nearside rear brake

some wear on brake pedal friction pad

wear in offside wiper arm

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,578 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,193 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,316 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,751 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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R994 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R994 KBU, 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 R994 KBU registered?

R994 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R994 KBU safe to buy?

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