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FG51 YTW

2001 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,840 mi
Last recorded80,840 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,840 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

engine overheating

inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

engine overheating

inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight rought when rotating.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,531 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,875 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,994 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,982 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,965 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,682 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 40,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,460 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 27,460 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FG51 YTW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG51 YTW, 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 FG51 YTW registered?

FG51 YTW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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