CarVerify

Free Car Check

S117 AWS

1999 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

70,945 mi
Last recorded70,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationS117 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,945 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 70,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,944 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2010 70,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

breather hose leaking at top of engine

engine covered in oil - fire hazard

fan belt slipping

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,463 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,415 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

S117 AWS is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 S117 AWS, 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 27 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 S117 AWS?

You can check the full history of S117 AWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S117 AWS registered?

S117 AWS is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S117 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 AWS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S117 AWS 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 S117 AWS. 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.