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HY51 PYV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,166 mi
Last recorded77,166 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PYV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,281 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,270 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2008 35,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,355 miles

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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HY51 PYV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY51 PYV, 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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HY51 PYV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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