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S118 GWU

1999 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 GWU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,195 miles

engine and gearbox covered in oil ..

front to rear brake pipe corroded not enough to fail..

fuel filler cap seal splitting not enough to fail

n/s headlamp mounting broken lamp is secure and beam pattern good

o/s and n/s drive shaft boots splitting not enough to fail (no holes)

o/s headlamp pattern only just good enough to make test .

Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

engine and gearbox covered in oil ..

front to rear brake pipe corroded not enough to fail..

fuel filler cap seal splitting not enough to fail

n/s headlamp mounting broken lamp is secure and beam pattern good

o/s and n/s drive shaft boots splitting not enough to fail (no holes)

o/s headlamp pattern only just good enough to make test .

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,255 miles

exhaust corroding not enough to fail

fuel cap seal starting to split not enough to fail

metal brake pipes corroding not enough to fail

n/s headlamp bracket broken headlamp secure and beam pattern good

n/s/r tyre starting to buldge not enough to fail

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,442 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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S118 GWU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S118 GWU, 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

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What year was S118 GWU registered?

S118 GWU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S118 GWU safe to buy?

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