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S261 EDP

1999 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,899 mi
Last recorded60,899 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,899 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 59,954 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

passenger rear brake starting to bind

Pass 9 Jan 2016 57,570 miles

front exhaust flexi joint starting to leak

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2016 57,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi joint starting to leak

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Dec 2014 49,338 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers starting to split

front brake discs corroded

oil leaking from engine

Fail 27 Dec 2014 49,338 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wipers starting to split

front brake discs corroded

oil leaking from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2013 39,012 miles

fuel cap seal worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,682 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 33,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,629 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,667 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,665 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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S261 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S261 EDP, 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 S261 EDP registered?

S261 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S261 EDP safe to buy?

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