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S117 VGA

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 VGA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 96,841 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,573 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 89,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jul 2006 85,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 78,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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S117 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S117 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S117 VGA registered?

S117 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S117 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 VGA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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