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S943 TDP

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,572 mi
Last recorded128,572 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 TDP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 128,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury inner boot excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury osr inner boot excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,286 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 121,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,015 miles

underside off vehicle starting to show signs off corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,546 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,694 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 98,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,724 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 97,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/r seat belt anghor point corroded at side of seat.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 97,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r seat belt anghor point corroded at side of seat.

Pass 20 May 2010 95,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,670 miles

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

gear box back mount has slight play

nearside front wiper blade is slighty split

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,735 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 91,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 89,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,693 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 78,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S943 TDP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S943 TDP, 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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S943 TDP is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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