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S556 CWW

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 CWW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 85,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 71,330 miles

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

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S556 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S556 CWW, 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.

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What year was S556 CWW registered?

S556 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S556 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 CWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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