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BSZ 1748

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,478 mi
Last recorded63,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 1748
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,617 miles

rear tyres cracking

sills corroded at the rear

Fail 10 Jul 2018 61,617 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres cracking

sills corroded at the rear

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,787 miles

Oil leak

coolan leaking from radiator

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,911 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,839 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,465 miles

corrosion on floors to sills

operation of steering BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,589 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,853 miles

O/s/rear tyre wall inner / outer wall shows wear ness

Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,852 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s/rear tyre wall inner / outer wall shows wear ness

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,515 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 58,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,540 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005

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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BSZ 1748 is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BSZ 1748, 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 BSZ 1748 registered?

BSZ 1748 is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BSZ 1748 safe to buy?

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