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S273 DOU

1999 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,643 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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,485 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 61,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,576 miles

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

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

both rear + n/s/f tyres starting to crack on tread

Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,576 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear + n/s/f tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,463 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 59,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,808 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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S273 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S273 DOU, 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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S273 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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