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S104 BGP

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,726 mi
Last recorded41,726 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 BGP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,082 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2013 44,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,523 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Nov 2009 28,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 19,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S104 BGP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S104 BGP, 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 S104 BGP registered?

S104 BGP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S104 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 BGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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