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FD51 LWN

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LWN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,607 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,146 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,679 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 71,679 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 64,091 miles

Corrosion to seams of fuel tank.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,091 miles

Corrosion to seams of fuel tank.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,804 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,587 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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FD51 LWN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD51 LWN, 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 FD51 LWN registered?

FD51 LWN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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