CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY51 HRJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,468 mi
Last recorded57,468 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HRJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,468 miles

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

Front tyres cracking and perishing

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres cracking and perishing

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,568 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r parking brake mechanism fouling the o/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,923 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 28,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to most of the brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,802 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
Full Fiat Seicento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY51 HRJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY51 HRJ?

You can check the full history of DY51 HRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY51 HRJ registered?

DY51 HRJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DY51 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 HRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 HRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY51 HRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.