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DG51 CWK

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 CWK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage n/s door and rear panel

alternator drive belt deteriorating

battery insecure

clutch judder

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel high

imbalance at rear brake

partial failure centre stop lamp

recom rear brake investigation/repair ( handbrake travel and imbalance )

slight exhaust blow at front and rear box/tail slight deterioration

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,825 miles

accident damage n/s door and rear panel

alternator drive belt deteriorating

battery insecure

clutch judder

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel high

imbalance at rear brake

partial failure centre stop lamp

recom rear brake investigation/repair ( handbrake travel and imbalance )

slight exhaust blow at front and rear box/tail slight deterioration

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,006 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,100 miles

slight rough action offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,086 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rough action offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,529 miles

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

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,089 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2007 71,973 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,959 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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DG51 CWK 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 DG51 CWK, 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 DG51 CWK registered?

DG51 CWK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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