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S894 GFC

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,359 mi
Last recorded43,359 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 GFC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,359 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,539 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 40,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 23 May 2016 38,120 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle beam mounting (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,335 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

gear box oil leak

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (recommend replacement)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,911 miles

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,746 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,365 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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S894 GFC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S894 GFC, 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 S894 GFC registered?

S894 GFC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S894 GFC safe to buy?

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