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S905 HTX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 HTX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,716 miles

signs of coolant around radiator. corrosion on n/s long brake pipe. corrosion on lower spring mounting plates.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of coolant around radiator. corrosion on n/s long brake pipe. corrosion on lower spring mounting plates.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,067 miles

surface corrosion on both long brake pipes. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. heavy corrosion around base of o/s/f shock absorber.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 78,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on both long brake pipes. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. heavy corrosion around base of o/s/f shock absorber.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,454 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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S905 HTX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S905 HTX, 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 S905 HTX registered?

S905 HTX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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