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S340 EHJ

1999 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 EHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,955 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)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/s rear hub bearing has noise developing

O/s & N/s outer CV gaiters are deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,048 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 63,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,416 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,416 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside front disc only working on half its surface

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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S340 EHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc 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 S340 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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What year was S340 EHJ registered?

S340 EHJ is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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