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FJ51 FTA

2001 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,902 mi
Last recorded36,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 36,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 36,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,859 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust excessively corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 25,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust excessively corroded

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 FTA is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 FTA registered?

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

Is FJ51 FTA safe to buy?

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