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AK51 KCY

2001 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KCY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,144 miles

Rear subframe / chassis starting to corrode

engine oil pan corroded / starting to leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven brake snatches on (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear subframe / chassis starting to corrode

engine oil pan corroded / starting to leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,117 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within boot - nearside and offside (5.2.6)

sump rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2015 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/55/r13 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' parking permit (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Presenter reported mis-fire and engine mgt light on at times - no fault apparent on test

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within boot - nearside and offside (5.2.6)

sump rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,958 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,958 miles

Engine sump corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,768 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,762 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,405 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,134 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,635 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 39,635 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,400 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 22,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KCY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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