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BJ51 FKF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FKF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,683 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,365 miles

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,365 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,470 miles

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

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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BJ51 FKF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ51 FKF, 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 BJ51 FKF registered?

BJ51 FKF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BJ51 FKF safe to buy?

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