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S950 KPY

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,102 mi
Last recorded54,102 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 KPY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,102 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front wiperblade rubber slightly torn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch inside boot

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch inside boot

Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch inside boot

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch inside boot

Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,433 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 45,433 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 40,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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S950 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,764 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S950 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S950 KPY registered?

S950 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S950 KPY safe to buy?

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