CarVerify

Free Car Check

S115 BNS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 BNS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,916 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,216 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,236 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 81,236 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both front discs are scored and pads are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,632 miles

Handbrake lever grip has moved up lever making it difficult to release hand brake

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

upper part of drivers seat backrest is broken

Fail 17 Aug 2007 75,632 miles

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

Handbrake lever grip has moved up lever making it difficult to release handbrake

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

upper part of drivers seat backrest is broken

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,106 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 58,844 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
Full Fiat Seicento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S115 BNS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S115 BNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S115 BNS?

You can check the full history of S115 BNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S115 BNS registered?

S115 BNS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S115 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S115 BNS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S115 BNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S115 BNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.