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DY51 LUP

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,366 miles

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WORN/DETERIORATING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 16 Feb 2017 77,364 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATING (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WORN/DETERIORATING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,328 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,328 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.1.C.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,829 miles

engine oil filter corroding

exhaust front section corroding & blowing slightly

rear metal brake pipes corroding

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,828 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil filter corroding

exhaust front section corroding & blowing slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes corroding

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing for play/noise due to brake binding

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake dragging.

offside front brake dragging

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 34,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,019 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 25,060 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 LUP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

DY51 LUP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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