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AP51 SZF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,876 mi
Last recorded79,876 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 SZF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,876 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,333 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,441 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,921 miles

1,STONECHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP LENSE.2,WIPERS JUDDER.

Fail 5 Dec 2005 34,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

1,O/S HEADLAMP LENSE STONECHIPPED.2,FRONT WIPERS JUDDER.

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 SZF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SZF, 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 AP51 SZF registered?

AP51 SZF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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