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Y294 SDO

2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,470 mi
Last recorded75,470 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting44,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 SDO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,470 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Apr 2008 75,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,516 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 64,448 miles

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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Y294 SDO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Yellow 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 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 Y294 SDO, 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.

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What year was Y294 SDO registered?

Y294 SDO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y294 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 SDO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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