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S482 FEC

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 FEC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 86,649 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 86,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,501 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 73,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 61,314 miles

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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S482 FEC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,764 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 S482 FEC, 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 28 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 S482 FEC?

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What year was S482 FEC registered?

S482 FEC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S482 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 FEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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