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DV51 ODJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,880 mi
Last recorded51,880 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ODJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,880 miles

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,787 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim too low, n/s/f headlamp aim too high, this could be DANGEROUS, to other road users.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,539 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim still slightly too low, headlamp housing/lens slightly insecure.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,638 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,297 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,297 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,593 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing edge

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,073 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 ODJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ODJ, 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 DV51 ODJ registered?

DV51 ODJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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