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Y289 BFV

2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,570 mi
Last recorded50,570 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting44,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 BFV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,293 miles

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,293 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust down pipe/flexi blowing

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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Y289 BFV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 44,785 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y289 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y289 BFV registered?

Y289 BFV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y289 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 BFV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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