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AK51 DPE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,513 mi
Last recorded110,513 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DPE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,513 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 110,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 104,915 miles

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

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

Wiper linkage tight in operation

Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,915 miles

Wiper linkage tight in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,336 miles

Oil leak from engine. Crack in windscreen outside wiped area. RH Front brake pie starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak from engine. Crack in windscreen outside wiped area. RH Front brake pie starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,439 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area o/s

Fail 12 Dec 2008 82,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,590 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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AK51 DPE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 DPE, 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 AK51 DPE registered?

AK51 DPE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AK51 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 DPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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