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BK51 DVA

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,066 mi
Last recorded64,066 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DVA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,066 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both front shocks and springs corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 64,049 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both front shocks and springs corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn close to leagl limit

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear brakes slightly binding when turned by hand

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre feathered and worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Slack in handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,437 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both front shocks and springs corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both rear brakes slightly binding when turned by hand

Nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Slack in handbrake

Fail 24 Oct 2017 61,437 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both front shocks and springs corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both rear brakes slightly binding when turned by hand

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Slack in handbrake

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,580 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,567 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)

o/s/r light lense broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

n/s/f headlamp wiring defective poor repair

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,875 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,874 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,738 miles

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK51 DVA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK51 DVA, 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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BK51 DVA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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