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AF51 VYP

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,524 mi
Last recorded28,524 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VYP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 28,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 27,792 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 27,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,147 miles

shock absorbers all corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 27,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

shock absorbers all corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 26,814 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror slight loose

Offside Rear lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,648 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2020 26,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nearside Door mirror is slightly loose.

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,829 miles

Nearside Door mirror is slightly loose.

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,117 miles

nearside mirror loose

Fail 22 Aug 2014 23,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside mirror loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,498 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,089 miles

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

offside rear lamp filling with water

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,587 miles

battery to big for battery tray

Fail 23 Aug 2011 21,586 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery to big for battery tray

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,741 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 16,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,770 miles

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

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

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 VYP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYP, 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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What year was AF51 VYP registered?

AF51 VYP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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