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S256 VCF

1999 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,872 mi
Last recorded52,872 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,872 miles

evidence of accident damage to front with the nearside very front chassi crumpled but not affecting steering or braking also the bottom panal where radiator sits is missing

front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,872 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

evidence of accident damage to front with the nearside very front chassi crumpled but not affecting steering or braking also the bottom panal where radiator sits is missing

front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,756 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

battery terminals fured up

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,840 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly †

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,727 miles

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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S256 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S256 VCF, 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 S256 VCF registered?

S256 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S256 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 VCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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