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R163 KCN

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 KCN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,958 miles

2x front and 2x main brake pipes badly corrodded

engine sump badly corrodded

fuel pipes badly corrodded

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracked

oil leaks on engine and box

rear brake backing plates badly corrodded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 55,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

2x centre exhaust mounts splitting and slight rattle on exhaust

2x front and 2x main brake pipes badly corrodded

engine sump badly corrodded

fuel pipes badly corrodded

n/s/f tyre has 2.5mm of tread

no washer bottle cap

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracked

oil leaks on engine and box

rear brake backing plates badly corrodded

remould tyre on o/s/r

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 42,218 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)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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R163 KCN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Orange with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 KCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R163 KCN registered?

R163 KCN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R163 KCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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