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DU51 HYA

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HYA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 43,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 43,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,008 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 43,008 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,195 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Nearside Rear has a nail in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 34,644 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Front brake discs slightly liped

Nail in N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall

O/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box rattling

Small oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,644 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Front brake discs slightly liped

Nail in N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall

O/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear exhaust box rattling

Small oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,064 miles

O/S/F Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear exhaust box rattling

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,064 miles

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

O/S/F Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,597 miles

Both front tyres perishing

O/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Rear exhaust box rattling

Small oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,476 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 22,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 19,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 12,413 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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DU51 HYA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DU51 HYA, 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 DU51 HYA registered?

DU51 HYA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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