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AP51 HLD

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,812 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (jacking piont) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

corrosion on rear chassis

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

front fog lights are not working

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded by top mount

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and its wearing on inner edge also has a nail in

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,194 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis

front ball joints dust covers deterioated

Fail 24 Feb 2018 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis

front ball joints dust covers deterioated

noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,259 miles

corrosion on rear chassis rails

headlamp reflectors tarnished

noise from drivers side bearings

slight bind drivers side front brake

Fail 9 Mar 2017 120,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear chassis rails

headlamp reflectors tarnished

noise from drivers side bearings

slight bind drivers side front brake

Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passenger side front tyre split on inner side wall and nailed

Fail 25 Feb 2016 116,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passenger side front tyre split on inner side wall and nailed

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long parking brake travel

slightly long brake pedal travel

Fail 16 Feb 2015 111,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long parking brake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on front floor pans

Fail 4 Mar 2014 107,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,312 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers side front jacking point corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion underside

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 21 Feb 2013 102,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers side front jacking point corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion underside

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,621 miles

slight noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,425 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

passenger and drivers side rear brake pipes corroded

passenger side rear wheel bearings 'whine' slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,367 miles

offside front shock absorber damp but has no reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

slight 'whine' from nearside rear wheel bearing, but not rough

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,874 miles

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

towing eyes at front protruding past bumper

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,670 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AP51 HLD is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP51 HLD, 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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AP51 HLD is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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