CarVerify

Free Car Check

S653 BNS

1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Black Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,796 mi
Last recorded146,796 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin60,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 BNS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
View full Fiat Seicento Sportin reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 146,796 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 146,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,038 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 41,997 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,292 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sportin?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
5,716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Headlamp aim too low 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) not working 47
Full Fiat Seicento Sportin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S653 BNS is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 60,801 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S653 BNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S653 BNS?

You can check the full history of S653 BNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S653 BNS registered?

S653 BNS is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S653 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 BNS 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.

Does S653 BNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S653 BNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.