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BT51 YYJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YYJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,280 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,568 miles

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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BT51 YYJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,347 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 BT51 YYJ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT51 YYJ registered?

BT51 YYJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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