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FP51 BUH

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,703 mi
Last recorded54,703 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BUH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,152 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 54,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,664 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,893 miles

Corrosion under vehicle including front and rear suspension

Underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 14 Jun 2018 51,893 miles

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

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

Corrosion under vehicle including front and rear suspension

Underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,624 miles

o/s headlamp unit loose but not insecure

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 48,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 45,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,249 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket corroded through

steering rack notchy-no play apparent

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 30,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,290 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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FP51 BUH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP51 BUH, 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 FP51 BUH registered?

FP51 BUH is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is FP51 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 BUH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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