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DY51 LDJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LDJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overheated [fan seized]

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,559 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake sticking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r handbrake sticking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,764 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 31,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,900 miles

front wipers split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Aug 2005 11,499 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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DY51 LDJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LDJ, 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 DY51 LDJ registered?

DY51 LDJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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