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DU51 LOD

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 LOD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 92,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area to sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area to sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around all suspension component mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

strong smell of fuel when carrying out underside inspection but no signs of leaks

wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion All under side has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor weak (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s inner side is very bad requires attention (3.5.1i)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,807 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion All under side has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor weak (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s inner side is very bad requires attention (3.5.1i)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear brakes only just passed the brake test requires attention 56%overall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,676 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs are corroded on the inner edge

offside rear outer sill is slightly corroded

rear inner wheel arches are corroded

sill backs are slightly corroded

spare wheel well is corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs are corroded on the inner edge

offside rear outer sill is slightly corroded

rear inner wheel arches are corroded

sill backs are slightly corroded

spare wheel well is corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,251 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,276 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both main front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,713 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2012 66,713 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,461 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 40,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 28,060 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 LOD is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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