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S946 WOF

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,872 mi
Last recorded80,872 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 WOF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,353 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,062 miles

front passenger seat back rest damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2009 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front passenger seat back rest damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S946 WOF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S946 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S946 WOF registered?

S946 WOF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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