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AR51 AOF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,249 mi
Last recorded121,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AOF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2026 121,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front pads metal backing plate slighty in wrong position

general underbody corrosion

rear axle corrosion

rear shock absorbers corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2025 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front pads metal backing plate slighty in wrong position

general underbody corrosion

rear axle corrosion

rear shock absorbers corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,319 miles

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2024 112,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,704 miles

Rear Exhaust corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2023 107,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,032 miles

Rear Suspension slight corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,540 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2020 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rest of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rest of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,148 miles

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

Front Tyres cracking

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Tyres cracking

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,685 miles

engine managment lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,488 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 67,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,547 miles

Advise o/s/r lower bumper suport corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,547 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise o/s/r lower bumper suport corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,795 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 62,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,317 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,566 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,566 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,031 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,859 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,294 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 36,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AR51 AOF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AR51 AOF, 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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AR51 AOF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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