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V994 FMW

1999 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,847 mi
Last recorded93,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 FMW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,379 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner strut mounts

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded from flexy to wheel cylinders

rear inner arches and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,253 miles

corrosion to both front inner strut mounts

rear inner arches and chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to both front inner strut mounts

rear inner arches and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,508 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 80,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 72,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 72,779 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,946 miles

n/s front shock absorber slight leak

Fail 8 May 2008 42,945 miles

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

n/s front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery warning light "ON"

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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V994 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V994 FMW, 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 V994 FMW registered?

V994 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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