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BG51 ZTM

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZTM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,337 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,705 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside front tyres perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge in the inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre has at least two nails in it

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge in the inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre has at least two nails in it

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers split

rear washer and wiper not working

Fail 8 Jan 2011 43,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

offside front brake disc scored

rear washer and wiper not working

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 40,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 37,886 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 37,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil sump rusting & leaking oil

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,595 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 34,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,257 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,140 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt not checked cild seat fitted

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 ZTM is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BG51 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

BG51 ZTM is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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