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AF51 DSU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DSU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,044 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,489 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,782 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 60,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 57,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,410 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,410 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,979 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,604 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls/shoulder

Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,604 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls/shoulder

hand brake lever grip obsrtucting release button

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,505 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

nearside front and rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,195 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,425 miles

all tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,940 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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AF51 DSU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 47,411 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 DSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AF51 DSU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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