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FN51 UEY

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,020 mi
Last recorded67,020 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UEY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,020 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber bodies heavily corroded

corrosion to steering and suspension componants

lateral movement in hand brake lever and release button sticking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,964 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber bodies heavily corroded

corrosion to steering and suspension componants

lateral movement in hand brake lever and release button sticking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades smearing

o/s/r foot brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

both front wiper blades smearing

o/s/r foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,809 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 64,528 miles

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

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

advise condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

advise condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Jul 2007 62,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,714 miles

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

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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FN51 UEY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FN51 UEY, 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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FN51 UEY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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