Fiat Seicento
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,715 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
2,715
Best Year
1998 (75%)
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat Seicento
The Fiat Seicento has been tested 2,715 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1998 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 118 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 65%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The FIAT SEICENTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 54,569 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 58,623 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Seicento is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2003 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat Seicento?
Fiat Seicento by Year
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