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DG51 SGV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SGV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,426 miles

* General 'Surface Rust' At Rear Underside.

N/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Outer Wall.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting To Corrode.

Slight Corrosion Starting On Engine Sump.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

* General 'Surface Rust' At Rear Underside.

N/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Outer Wall.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting To Corrode.

Slight Corrosion Starting On Engine Sump.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,638 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

neaqrside front brake hose was insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,570 miles

neaqrside front brake hose was insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,844 miles

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

engine overheating

nearside rear brake grapping slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,844 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine overheating

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,831 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,765 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,046 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 SGV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black 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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

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

Is DG51 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 SGV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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