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DY51 DYV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,379 mi
Last recorded29,379 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DYV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 29,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 13,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 13,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DY51 DYV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY51 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY51 DYV?

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What year was DY51 DYV registered?

DY51 DYV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DY51 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 DYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 DYV have outstanding finance?

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