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Y98 ERA

2001 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento Sportin57,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 ERA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sportin?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
5,716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Headlamp aim too low 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) not working 47
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Y98 ERA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 57,559 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y98 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y98 ERA registered?

Y98 ERA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y98 ERA safe to buy?

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