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DG51 SFO

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,331 mi
Last recorded45,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,331 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,489 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,656 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,616 miles

travel in parking brake

Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,278 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,533 miles

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 SFO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SFO, 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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DG51 SFO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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