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DY51 ZYE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZYE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,889 miles

advise all brake pipes greased unable to fully asses condition

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,508 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,879 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZYE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY51 ZYE, 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 DY51 ZYE registered?

DY51 ZYE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DY51 ZYE safe to buy?

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