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Y763 VCS

2001 Fiat Seicento SX

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,366 mi
Last recorded56,366 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento SX43,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,366 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 56,365 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 49,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes underside greased

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 1 May 2008 49,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes underside greased

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 1 May 2007 44,078 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

off side front tyre sidewall peeling

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

both front tyres splitting

nail in off side rear tyre

poss radiator leak

rear wiper torn

rocker cover gasket leaking

slight oil leak at top gear selector on gearbox

tyre size 155/65/13t

water level low on radiator reservoir

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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Y763 VCS is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y763 VCS, 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 Y763 VCS registered?

Y763 VCS is a 2001 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y763 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y763 VCS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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