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DY51 NMK

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,204 mi
Last recorded49,204 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 49,204 miles

n/s rear weak and corrodeing next to subframe prescribed area

o/s n/s floors to sill lips very weak and corroded

o/s n/s rear suspension arm bushes slight play and knocking on limits

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Oct 2017 49,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

knocking noise under vehicle over bumps

n/s rear weak and corrodeing next to subframe prescribed area

o/s n/s floors to sill lips very weak and corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,680 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns floors weak (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 44,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns/weak (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns floors weak (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,864 miles

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to inner cord

o/s n/s floors to sills slight corrosion weakl

rear coilsprings at bottom limited inspection plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 39,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image or aim (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear seatbelt limited inspection child seat fitted

rear coilsprings limited inspection platic fitted at bottom

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,606 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,606 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,978 miles

advise front brakes bindi ng slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,832 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 19,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 16,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside, nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,559 miles

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

offside, nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 14,706 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,850 miles

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

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

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 NMK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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