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T353 BRO

1999 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,320 mi
Last recorded32,320 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 BRO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 32,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear upper stop lamp working 95%

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front bumper damaged

offside front fog light not working

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear no plate damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 32,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear upper stop lamp working 95%

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front bumper damaged

offside front fog light not working

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear no plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear upper stop lamp working 95%

front brakes only just met thefront brake imbalance requirements it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light not working

offside rear fuel cap seal cracked

rear no plate damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,478 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

battery warning light on

centre rear upper stop lamp working 95%

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light not working

offside rear fuel cap seal cracked

rear no plate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

offside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2006 21,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking

offside front fog light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2005 18,674 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 18,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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T353 BRO is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T353 BRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T353 BRO registered?

T353 BRO is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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