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DY51 GFJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 GFJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,349 miles

gear box support mounting worn

n/s o/s under sill backing extreme rust

n/s rear under arch has been welded but still corrosion to edge

o/s front coil spring has final three inches missing

o/s front jack point corroded

slight blow to front exhaust

Fail 10 May 2016 88,347 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,537 miles

air bag light on dash

battery insecure

both rear tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly

clamp missing from exhaust front pipe but still secure

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode-difficult to inspect behind plastic cover

o/s/r floor by jacking point starting to corrode

o/s/r wheel arch in boot starting to corrode

pin hole in n/s/f inner c/v boot

slight scratches in windscreen

sunvisor encrouching into swept area

tinted windows fitted at rear

Fail 19 Jan 2013 69,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on dash

battery insecure

bolt missing from o/s/f engine mount

both rear tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly

clamp missing from exhaust front pipe but still secure

exhaust close to fouling body at front

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode-difficult to inspect behind plastic cover

o/s/f tyre slightly underinflated

o/s/r floor by jacking point starting to corrode

o/s/r wheel arch in boot starting to corrode

pin hole in n/s/f inner c/v boot

slight blow from exhaust front/middle join

slight scratches in windscreen

sunvisor encrouching into swept area

tinted windows fitted at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,518 miles

both rear shockers corroded

both rear springs corroded

2 leds out on third brake lamp

both front indicators and repeaters fading

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

vehicle has numerous areas of surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2 leds out on third brake lamp

both front indicators and repeaters fading

both rear shockers corroded

both rear springs corroded

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

vehicle has numerous areas of surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,443 miles

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

belongings in b oot

Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

belongings in b oot

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

little researve travel on hand brake

oil leak

sump corrod

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,596 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

little researve travel on hand brake

oil leak

sump corrod

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 50,756 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,793 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,793 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DY51 GFJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DY51 GFJ, 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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DY51 GFJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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