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FP51 EFJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,827 mi
Last recorded44,827 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EFJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,629 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 44,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,198 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 16,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 10,281 miles

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

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

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 EFJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP51 EFJ?

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What year was FP51 EFJ registered?

FP51 EFJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is FP51 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 EFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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