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S317 DHJ

1999 Fiat Seicento

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,169 mi
Last recorded51,169 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 DHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,169 miles

Front cross member has accident damage holding inner mud shield close to both front wheels on full lock

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2012 51,158 miles

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,495 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,142 miles

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre heavy age cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2010 33,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre heavy age cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both offside tyres have cracking/perished sidewalls

Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both offside tyres have cracking/perished sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,522 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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S317 DHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S317 DHJ, 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 S317 DHJ registered?

S317 DHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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