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EJ51 RTU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 RTU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wiper blades torn on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,952 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,590 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 RTU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

EJ51 RTU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is EJ51 RTU safe to buy?

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