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DG51 SWW

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,641 mi
Last recorded66,641 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SWW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s c.v boot cracking

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r light lense has water in

slight leak of exhaust gases at middle section

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,494 miles

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

Condition of exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight humin noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

blow on exhaust front joint BORDCERLINE

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

corrosion on front part of main brake pipes BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,293 miles

blow on exhaust front joint BORDCERLINE

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

corrosion on front part of main brake pipes BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,380 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,049 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,626 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 44,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 36,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,756 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 SWW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

DG51 SWW is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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