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FD51 OLH

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,949 mi
Last recorded78,949 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,949 miles

Both front springs corroded

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shocker weeping slightly

Offside Parking brake pivot sticking on slightly

Offside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake arm pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front springs corroded

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shocker weeping slightly

Offside Parking brake pivot sticking on slightly

Offside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,787 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,427 miles

slight corrosion on osr sill

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

drivers seat rail worn

front indicators pale

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded

nsf brake bind

nsr tyre perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 74,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat rail worn

front indicators pale

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded

nsf brake bind

nsr tyre perished

slight corrosion on osr sill

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,462 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front indicators pale

high level brake light partly inop

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

osf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre unevenly wearing low

strong advise - nsf tyre worn out on edges and sidewall cut

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front indicators pale

high level brake light partly inop

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

osf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre unevenly wearing low

strong advise - nsf tyre worn out on edges and sidewall cut

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SPLIT

hi level brake light partially inop

Fail 9 Feb 2012 56,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SPLIT

hi level brake light partially inop

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,633 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

h/brake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,716 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,586 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 17,586 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 14,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,990 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 OLH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OLH, 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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FD51 OLH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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