1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting review from UK and Ireland

I had to replace the battery about 3 weeks after purchasing, which was quite expensive because the garage had to source it from Fiat themselves.

I had to also replace the entire clutch assembly, which was very expensive and was difficult to install.

I had to replace a snapped handbrake cable about 6 weeks after purchasing the car.

The back window wiper has ceased working and is waiting to be fixed.

Also, the left front fog-light has stopped working and needs re-wiring, after a failed attempted to simply replace the bulb.

Peppy performance; it is quick away from the lights, even with a full compliment of passengers.

The handling is very good, especially in the dry. However, in the rain, a lot of the grip is lost and replaced with wheel-spin, even in 2nd gear. It's tail never slides on the other hand, therefor always feels safe.

Surprisingly roomy interior for such a small exterior, with good headroom and good amount of space between the driver's knees and the steering wheel. However, the cabin is maybe just a bit on the narrow side, so it is a squeeze getting 3 abreast in the back bench.

Comfortable seats, with good bolstering because they are the sporting model's seats.