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FJ51 BZX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BZX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,377 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres very slightly cracked on side wall

rear axle and suspension components corroded

stone chip in offside headlight

Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres very slightly cracked on side wall

rear axle and suspension components corroded

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,730 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,722 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,112 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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FJ51 BZX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ51 BZX, 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 FJ51 BZX registered?

FJ51 BZX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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