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FV51 AVK

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,401 mi
Last recorded86,401 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 AVK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,401 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,414 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,347 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,747 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has met mot standard ,but may need adjustment or repair

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,747 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has met mot standard ,but may need adjustment or repair

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,210 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,011 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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FV51 AVK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow 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 FV51 AVK, 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 FV51 AVK registered?

FV51 AVK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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