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S126 DHW

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,813 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 66,813 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 62,475 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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S126 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S126 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S126 DHW registered?

S126 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S126 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 DHW 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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