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FP51 DBU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,677 mi
Last recorded78,677 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,677 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brakes 19% imbalance

starting to show signs of corrosion through out vechicle

Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brakes 19% imbalance

starting to show signs of corrosion through out vechicle

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,522 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 7 Sep 2006 30,656 miles

advise both rear shox red rusty

advise sump heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2005 24,623 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 DBU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP51 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

FP51 DBU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FP51 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 DBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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