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V989 OGC

1999 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,030 mi
Last recorded47,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,447 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,339 miles

both rear road springs are corroded

front nearside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

idle speed is high

plastic fuel pipe adjacent to fuel filter is damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear road springs are corroded

front nearside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

idle speed is high

plastic fuel pipe adjacent to fuel filter is damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,726 miles

Both outer body sills damaged

Drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,657 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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V989 OGC is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V989 OGC, 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.

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What year was V989 OGC registered?

V989 OGC is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V989 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 OGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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