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FP51 DFG

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DFG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,732 miles

Crash damage behind front bumper, effecting front crossmember and radiator and cooling fan assembly

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,732 miles

Crash damage behind front bumper, effecting front crossmember and radiator and cooling fan assembly

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,197 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to front of vehicle

wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,005 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,990 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,990 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,727 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 DFG is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

FP51 DFG is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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