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V988 OEO

1999 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 OEO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,944 miles

Both front wheels have mounting bolts of incorrect type and grade

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

Rear brakes out of adjustment

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine tick over speed fast

Front wheel studs incorect type

Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine tick over speed fast

Front wheel studs incorect type

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,216 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,363 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 19,363 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V988 OEO is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 V988 OEO, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V988 OEO?

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What year was V988 OEO registered?

V988 OEO is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V988 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 OEO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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