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EY51 PLX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,067 mi
Last recorded63,067 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 PLX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 63,067 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,149 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Long foot and park brake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiring in poor condition around battery area

Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Long foot and park brake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiring in poor condition around battery area

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,699 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly high may need adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Aug 2019 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel slightly high may need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,546 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,616 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 19 May 2010 35,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,752 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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EY51 PLX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY51 PLX, 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 EY51 PLX registered?

EY51 PLX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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