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S97 CJK

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,396 mi
Last recorded44,396 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 CJK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 37,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,961 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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S97 CJK is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S97 CJK, 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 S97 CJK registered?

S97 CJK is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S97 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 CJK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S97 CJK have outstanding finance?

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