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DU51 HWJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,045 mi
Last recorded46,045 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HWJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,025 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,952 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

f/wiper full speed only

r/wiper

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,503 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 38,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust system beginning to corrode

long hand brake lever travel

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims slightly damaged [alloys]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber casings beginning to corrode

oil leaking from corroded sump

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 32,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight binding on o/s/f brake

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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DU51 HWJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU51 HWJ, 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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DU51 HWJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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