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Y496 HCY

2001 Fiat Seicento S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento S43,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 HCY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs corroded.

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

rear axle tube corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all coil springs corroded.

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

rear axle tube corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on casing of both rear shock absorbers.

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe at center of car.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 56,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on casing of both rear shock absorbers.

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe at center of car.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,674 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 50,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,844 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 36,826 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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Y496 HCY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 43,488 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y496 HCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y496 HCY registered?

Y496 HCY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y496 HCY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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