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S883 UVW

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 UVW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,990 miles

hand brake just legal reqirment

oil leak

rear foot brake just met legal reqirment

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,813 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,426 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 81,426 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,903 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop not working

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,507 miles

clonk front suspension

recoil weak o/s/f seat belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 51,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 51,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S883 UVW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S883 UVW, 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 S883 UVW registered?

S883 UVW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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