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S988 DKS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,887 mi
Last recorded81,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 DKS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,374 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,756 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall begining to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,505 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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S988 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S988 DKS, 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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What year was S988 DKS registered?

S988 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S988 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 DKS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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