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BG51 YYH

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

683,400 mi
Last recorded683,400 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YYH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 683,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

all road springs insecure

Pass 1 May 2013 64,310 miles

eml lamp on

nearside front bottom joint gaitor dteriorated

rear lamps blackened

rear tyres worn on both shoulders

wheel spacers fitted to front only

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml lamp on

nearside front bottom joint gaitor dteriorated

rear lamps blackened

rear tyres worn on both shoulders

wheel spacers fitted to front only

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,087 miles

cambelt cover and panelling missing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cambelt cover and panelling missing

Pass 5 May 2011 58,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment light on

n/s rear tyre wor on outside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and worn on edges

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,795 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,954 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 33,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG51 YYH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BG51 YYH, 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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BG51 YYH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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