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BG51 HVJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 HVJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,532 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,950 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,555 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,947 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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BG51 HVJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 BG51 HVJ, 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 BG51 HVJ registered?

BG51 HVJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is BG51 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 HVJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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