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DX51 SYF

2000 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,806 mi
Last recorded34,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Seicento50,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 SYF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,806 miles

Advised customer of stickers on front windscreen.

All brake pipes slightly corroied near unions.

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

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 34,806 miles

Advised customer of stickers on front windscreen.

All brake pipes slightly corroied near unions.

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

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,752 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,941 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 27,618 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Cooling fan did not operate on test. Requires attention.

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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DX51 SYF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 50,591 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 DX51 SYF, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 SYF?

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What year was DX51 SYF registered?

DX51 SYF is a 2000 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DX51 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 SYF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 SYF have outstanding finance?

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