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AV51 VAU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,485 mi
Last recorded59,485 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 59,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,879 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,742 miles

offside front & nearside front tyre treads slight wear on edges

offside front tyre tread has a cut but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,293 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear on out side edges

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,293 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads slight wear on out side edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,344 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

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 VAU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

AV51 VAU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AV51 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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