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FY51 PYJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PYJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,436 miles

front discs and pads worn

offside front/ front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs and pads worn

offside front/ front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,920 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,659 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front section of exhaust heavily corroded

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 53,260 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 53,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slightly pitted

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2008 44,774 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 44,319 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 33,674 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,793 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 30,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

long travel on handbrake lever

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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FY51 PYJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY51 PYJ, 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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FY51 PYJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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