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DU51 LTE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

child seat n/s/r

o/s/f flasher light condensation

o/s/r light condensation

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper damage

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper damage

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,405 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE WORN

ITEMS ON MIRROR

N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNT IS DAMAGED

N/S/R NO PLATE LAMP IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION IS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE WORN

ITEMS ON MIRROR

N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNT IS DAMAGED

N/S/R NO PLATE LAMP IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION IS CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,230 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE VALVE IS WORN

O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE VALVE IS WORN

O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 74,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 66,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,811 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,811 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,587 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 LTE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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