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S248 EHJ

1999 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

56,584 mi
Last recorded56,584 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 EHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,584 miles

Nearside front fog light inop.

Three centre brake lights inop.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,559 miles

Nearside front fog light inop.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Dent in nearside door.

Front brake discs rusting.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 56,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Dent in nearside door.

Front brake discs rusting.

Nearside front fog light inop.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside door damaged.

Nearside front fog light inop.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,915 miles

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel.

Three centre brake lights inop.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel.

Three centre brake lights inop.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface rust on suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,895 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,851 miles

Nearside door damaged.

Three centre brake lights inop.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door damaged.

Three centre brake lights inop.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,754 miles

Three centre brake lights inop.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,754 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Three centre brake lights inop.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,431 miles

nearside front floor corroded

offside inner sill and floor corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 51,431 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside inner sill and floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,142 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

THE HOLE OF THIS CAR IS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,778 miles

3 centre brake lights inop.

Slight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,414 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,410 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,476 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,050 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,049 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)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,443 miles

bolts missing from rear bumper advice

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smell of fuel coming from vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S248 EHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 S248 EHJ, 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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S248 EHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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