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S903 TWF

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,489 mi
Last recorded63,489 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 TWF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,489 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs starting to corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,153 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,508 miles

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes all in good order advise only to wax oil to keep same condition

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,505 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 47,348 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,557 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 37,562 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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S903 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S903 TWF, 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 S903 TWF registered?

S903 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S903 TWF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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