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S193 VEL

1999 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,423 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,389 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,833 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 26,316 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 May 2007 26,310 miles

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

nearside rear brake hub back plate deterioarted,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 17 May 2006 25,448 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2006 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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S193 VEL is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S193 VEL, 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.

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What year was S193 VEL registered?

S193 VEL is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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