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FX51 PHY

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,041 mi
Last recorded82,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer holed and blowingg (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

chip in screen

exhaust mount detatched

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,835 miles

both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,815 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking with age.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

off side rear tyre cracking with age.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,195 miles

age cracking on rear tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2007 57,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

fuel tank corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,070 miles

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

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

fuel tank corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,997 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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FX51 PHY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 PHY, 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 FX51 PHY registered?

FX51 PHY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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