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FP51 GZL

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,815 mi
Last recorded58,815 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Fail 27 Nov 2015 58,813 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,688 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 42,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,852 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust pipe touching fuel tank!

Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,067 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust pipe touching fuel tank!

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,509 miles

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

o/s/r lamp filled with water.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,190 miles

o/s/r lamp unit has condensation inside.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 22,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r lamp unit has condensation inside.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,642 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 15,132 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,132 miles

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 11,696 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GZL is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

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

Is FP51 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 GZL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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