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S228 HKP

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,988 mi
Last recorded65,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 HKP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 65,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,912 miles

Both front tyres are very close to tread depth limits

Most brake pipes are starting to corrode

Rear tyre walls are starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2006 52,063 miles

ns inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2006 52,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S228 HKP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S228 HKP, 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.

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What year was S228 HKP registered?

S228 HKP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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