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EA51 TOV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 TOV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 79,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

header tank below min

offside door handle stiff to operate

slight corrison around offside front jacking point

Fail 9 May 2014 79,696 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

header tank below min

offside door handle stiff to operate

slight corrison around offside front jacking point

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of the adult seat belt

engine has multiple oil leaks

exhaust front flexi section support hanger is chafing against the gearbox mount bracket

exhaust rear section appears to be incorrect for the car and does not fit correctly

exhaust rear silencer contacting the rear bumper

exhaust rear silencer forward most mount unsupported

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing on the outer sidewall

parking brake lever locking mechanism release button inside the lever and difficult to operate

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of the adult seat belt

engine has multiple oil leaks

exhaust front flexi section support hanger is chafing against the gearbox mount bracket

exhaust rear section appears to be incorrect for the car and does not fit correctly

exhaust rear silencer contacting the rear bumper

exhaust rear silencer forward most mount unsupported

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing on the outer sidewall

parking brake lever locking mechanism release button inside the lever and difficult to operate

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,496 miles

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

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

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,645 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,516 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,698 miles

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

recomend white head light bulbs ,not blue

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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EA51 TOV 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 57.1%.

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 EA51 TOV, 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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EA51 TOV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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