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S196 GTV

1999 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,442 mi
Last recorded60,442 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 GTV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

O/S/R tyre perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,727 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,850 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 55,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

alternator light on

poss headgasket - advise further inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,688 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 51,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S196 GTV is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc 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 S196 GTV, 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 S196 GTV registered?

S196 GTV is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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