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DX51 HFC

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,446 mi
Last recorded67,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 HFC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,763 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 58,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,158 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,568 miles

child seat n/s/f

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,319 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 30,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

†child seat fitted o/s/f † †corrosion around battery † †oil leak † †rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,430 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

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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DX51 HFC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX51 HFC, 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 DX51 HFC registered?

DX51 HFC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DX51 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 HFC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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