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FJ51 FZN

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,043 mi
Last recorded38,043 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FZN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 38,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall split / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,802 miles

evidence of overheating due to coolant stains under bonnet area.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

evidence of overheating due to coolant stains under bonnet area.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 34,032 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,675 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,281 miles

slight blow from front section of exhaust

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

slight corrosion to rear subframe assembly

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,021 miles

Offside Front slight perishing to sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 19,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,841 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 17,841 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter seal leaking gear box oil

Fail 11 Sep 2006 15,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,226 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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FJ51 FZN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

FJ51 FZN is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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