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AF51 VYX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VYX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,811 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,583 miles

N/S/F tyre weaing on inside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,721 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil. damping effect not affected at present

engine oil level slightly low

handbrake pawl/ ratchet feels slightly worn

off side front tyre worn down to 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre worn on edges

wipers beginning to smear and are set quite low on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,567 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,567 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,808 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 VYX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 VYX registered?

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

Is AF51 VYX safe to buy?

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