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FP51 ZSG

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s binding (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding not able to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing wearing outer tread

oil leak (sump badly corroded)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket after flexi corroded but exhaust still adequatly supported

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket after flexi corroded but exhaust still adequatly supported

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,355 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

radiator expansion tank empty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,555 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

radiator expansion tank empty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,189 miles

Oil leak

front wheels slight bind

high level brake lamp has a few leds out

Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front wheels slight bind

high level brake lamp has a few leds out

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre rear upper stop lamp working 50%

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front brake disc slightly corroded [inner face]

water topped up before test

Fail 8 Dec 2010 63,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre rear upper stop lamp working 50%

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front brake disc slightly corroded [inner face]

water topped up before test

Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre rear upper stop lamp working 60%

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre rear upper stop lamp working 60%

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,168 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 60,101 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 55,916 miles

nearside tyre is cracking in sidewall

offside rear tyre is cracking in sidewall

Fail 29 Dec 2007 55,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake check

nearside tyre is cracking in sidewall

offside rear tyre is cracking in sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 36,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,852 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 32,852 miles

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

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 ZSG is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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