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FG51 WEP

2001 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,022 mi
Last recorded72,022 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WEP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached offside and nearside corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc front and rear suspension components , subframes and chassies

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc, front and rear suspension components, rear chassies areas.

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,631 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc, front and rear suspension components, rear chassies areas.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassies (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassies (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,758 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,752 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on underside off vehicle inc rear innersill areas,rear suspension components,front exhaust

outer door handles sticking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,262 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc,shockabsorbers,coilsprings,rear axle

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,225 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc,shockabsorbers,coilsprings,rear axle

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,004 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components inc coil springs and shockabsorbers

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,004 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on rear suspension components inc coil springs and shockabsorbers

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside nearside rear shockorbs carroded

offside rear brakes binding

petrol tank carroded

rear axle carroded

travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,117 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on rear suspension components

high travel on hand brake

interior mirror not fully secured

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,339 miles

advise engine overheating

advise osf tyre worn on sides

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise engine overheating

advise osf tyre worn on sides

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,737 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007
Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 11 Nov 2006 31,978 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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FG51 WEP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG51 WEP, 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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FG51 WEP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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