MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
parking brake effiency just passed
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside wiper rubber split
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?
Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S498 EWT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S498 EWT, 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.
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What year was S498 EWT registered?
S498 EWT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S498 EWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S498 EWT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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