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FP51 GYX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,410 mi
Last recorded31,410 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 GYX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 31,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,630 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door panel on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 30,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight is broken inside and will not adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,771 miles

front exhaust flexi section corroded not blowing at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear shocks corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,354 miles

front exhaust mount poor still supporting exhaust at time of test.

underbody corroded/rusty not to x/s at time of test.

very slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,696 miles

front exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.

n/s/f shock damp not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroede not to x/s at time of test.

underbody and suspension parts(shocks,springs & suspension arms corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,017 miles

o/s/r brake slightly sticky not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody and suspension parts (shocks,springs,arms)corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,989 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,504 miles

155/65/r13

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread left.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,398 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,398 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,699 miles

rear exhaust poor condition not blowing at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,101 miles

center and rear exhaust poor condition not blowing yet.

cooling fan under bonnet not working.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 11,998 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 GYX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYX, 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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FP51 GYX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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