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BN51 HVY

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HVY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,689 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning judders becomes stiff on lock to lock check , malfunction light intermittently coming on. (2.3.3a)

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

Braking system leaking due to corroded front o/s brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking attempted repair fail, leaking fuel near exhaust (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases jointed section near leaking fuel tank (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust fouling n/s rear lower suspension arm

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,310 miles

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Front exhaust has minor leak of gases covered with exhaust paste.Rear exhaust box covered with exhaust paste.

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn.Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.Offside rear shock absorber slightly corroded.Nearside rear shock absorber slightly corroded.Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.Nearside front coil spring slightly corroded.Offside rear coil spring slightly corroded.Nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Front exhaust has minor leak of gases covered with exhaust paste.Rear exhaust box covered with exhaust paste.

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn.Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.Offside rear shock absorber slightly corroded.Nearside rear shock absorber slightly corroded.Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.Nearside front coil spring slightly corroded.Offside rear coil spring slightly corroded.Nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,415 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded. Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged. Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,415 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded. Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged. Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,347 miles

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

minor surface cracks to inside of o/s/r tyre

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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BN51 HVY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN51 HVY, 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 BN51 HVY registered?

BN51 HVY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 HVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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