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Y463 DCE

2001 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,303 mi
Last recorded52,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento SX43,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 52,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,474 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,978 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,978 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2006 38,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 38,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fron t no plate damage

Pass 27 Jun 2005 32,443 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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Y463 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 43,607 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y463 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y463 DCE registered?

Y463 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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