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EJ51 FXB

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FXB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,055 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,462 miles

coolant level low

o/s door mirror casing damaged

oil leak from engine

other brake pipes corroding

rear wiper inop

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coolant level low

o/s door mirror casing damaged

oil leak from engine

other brake pipes corroding

rear wiper inop

Fail 28 Oct 2011 79,772 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot missing from n/s handbrake lever

washer missing from o/s strut top

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,772 miles

boot missing from n/s handbrake lever

washer missing from o/s strut top

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,723 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,687 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,641 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,973 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,392 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,274 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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EJ51 FXB is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EJ51 FXB, 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 EJ51 FXB registered?

EJ51 FXB is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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