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S880 UEL

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,818 mi
Last recorded31,818 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 UEL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,818 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,648 miles

both front wheels binding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 31,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheels binding

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,426 miles

all four shocks corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,537 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,859 miles

no.plates poor condition esp.front

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 25,300 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,861 miles

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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S880 UEL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S880 UEL, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S880 UEL registered?

S880 UEL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S880 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 UEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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