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S421 GAE

1999 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,235 mi
Last recorded55,235 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento SX55,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,235 miles

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

sump rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear wiper missing sump very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,171 miles

handbrake readings only passed by 2%

Fail 15 May 2006 55,167 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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S421 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Seicento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 55,169 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S421 GAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S421 GAE?

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What year was S421 GAE registered?

S421 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S421 GAE safe to buy?

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