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S95 FBF

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,228 mi
Last recorded54,228 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 FBF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

o/s rear light repair by tape

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,462 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 51,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,485 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 47,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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S95 FBF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S95 FBF, 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 S95 FBF registered?

S95 FBF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S95 FBF safe to buy?

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