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FH51 CMU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 CMU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advice front exhaust blow (7.1.2)

advice rear shock rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advice front exhaust blow (7.1.2)

advice rear shock rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,197 miles

front and rear suspension compnents corroded

rear chassis and boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,604 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,283 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 75,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,096 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 62,964 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,797 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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FH51 CMU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,347 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 FH51 CMU, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH51 CMU registered?

FH51 CMU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FH51 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 CMU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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