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S805 EBN

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,223 mi
Last recorded91,223 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 EBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers (split and incomplete)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers (split and incomplete)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,393 miles

both rear flexi metal ends corroding

engine oil leak

o/s/r inner arch corroding in boot 12" near seat belt mounting

Fail 25 Oct 2007 77,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear flexi metal ends corroding

engine oil leak

o/s/r inner arch corroding in boot 12" near seat belt mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 64,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S805 EBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Yellow 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 Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 64,160 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 S805 EBN, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S805 EBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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