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AV51 LHU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Oil leak ()

coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Oil leak ()

coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,156 miles

Oil leak ()

all suspension coil springs rusty

brake pipes greased

damage to o/s rear wing

drivers outside door handle sticks

suspension components rusty front and rear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r of car has damage

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 41,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r of car has damage

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,747 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,180 miles

front/rear suspension corroded

left door mirror missing

left rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak (oil pressure switch)

right front tyre sidewall cracked

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 13 Nov 2013 37,180 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

left rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak (oil pressure switch)

right front tyre sidewall cracked

front/rear suspension corroded

left door mirror missing

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,554 miles

Aux belt cracked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Aux belt cracked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine light on

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,003 miles

Aux belt cracked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,003 miles

Aux belt cracked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Handbrake travel

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,124 miles

brake pipes corroded

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,124 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,049 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 29,049 miles

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

coolant level below minimum

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,842 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,842 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,124 miles

brake pipe corrosion

front disc pads worn

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear brake sticking on

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,623 miles

front /rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edge

rear tyresidewalls cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2006 22,623 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edge

front/rear brake pipe corrosion

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,696 miles

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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AV51 LHU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AV51 LHU, 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 AV51 LHU registered?

AV51 LHU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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