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UBZ 1658

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 1658
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,847 miles

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2014 66,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust emmisons not tested exhaust blowing

Pass 22 May 2013 62,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some suspension components corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 58,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 50,234 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,456 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,455 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,577 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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UBZ 1658 is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBZ 1658, 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 UBZ 1658 registered?

UBZ 1658 is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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