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AK51 OFR

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,656 mi
Last recorded47,656 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OFR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,656 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 47,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,912 miles

advise excessive engine oil leak

corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,736 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shock has a minor fluid leak

o/s/f shock has minor fluid leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 35,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shock has a minor fluid leak

o/s/f shock has minor fluid leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,734 miles

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

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

advise minor corrosion on all steering, brake and suspension related components

minor corrosion underneath whole of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

advise minor corrosion on all steering, brake and suspension related components

minor corrosion underneath whole of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,269 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,275 miles

signs of head gasket problems

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 22,299 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 17,854 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,312 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,312 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 131,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 13,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 OFR is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

AK51 OFR is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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