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DY51 NMA

2001 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NMA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,517 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,207 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs heavily corroded

n/s/r brake binding

o/s beam image poor

Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

all coil springs heavily corroded

n/s/r brake binding

o/s beam image poor

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,765 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 40,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,122 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,122 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Vehicle overheated during emissions test.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,416 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,416 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,184 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,843 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 NMA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 September 2001.

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