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AR51 FRN

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FRN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,384 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bot rear tyre's cracking

both rear inner sill's corroding

fuel tank corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edge's

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front wing damaged

sump corroded

windscreen scratched but not affecting driver's voew of road

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre's cracking

damage at offside front of vehicle

nearside front tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

rear exhaust box deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,071 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,828 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,484 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,911 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front anti-roll bar end bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 22,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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AR51 FRN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRN, 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 AR51 FRN registered?

AR51 FRN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is AR51 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FRN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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