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EX51 CHV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CHV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,736 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres just legal 1.6 mm advise replace

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,543 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,767 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 58,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,072 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 33,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,429 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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EX51 CHV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EX51 CHV, 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 EX51 CHV registered?

EX51 CHV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is EX51 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 CHV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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