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DV51 MGO

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 MGO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,001 miles

Aux belt cracking

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

Corrosion on and around all suspension components

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from front of car going to left rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe kinked brake pipe going from left rear brake hose to left rear cylinder (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel, and has an inadequate repair (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Braking system leaking connection of left rear brake hose and metal brake pipe going left rear cylinder. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitte

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,863 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 71,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underside and components

suspect fault on steering

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,145 miles

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)

knocking from rear suspension

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,846 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,801 miles

suspect brake binding on offside front

wear on discs

Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,800 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

suspect brake binding on offside front

wear on discs

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,006 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,801 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 26,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,271 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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DV51 MGO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DV51 MGO, 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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DV51 MGO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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