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AK51 JYW

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,873 mi
Last recorded38,873 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JYW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,738 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,192 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 30,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,319 miles

Both front tyres, tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,795 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,578 miles

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,836 miles

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Fail 13 Feb 2007 38,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light scratches to screen

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,465 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

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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AK51 JYW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 47,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 JYW, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK51 JYW registered?

AK51 JYW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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