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FX51 RGG

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RGG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,950 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front exhaust bracket detached not insecure

nearside parking brake effort low 70k

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front exhaust bracket detached not insecure

nearside parking brake effort low 70k

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,304 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offsdie front tyre low pressure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket detached, not insecure

surface corrosion various floor sections

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,452 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,601 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,058 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,928 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,309 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 RGG is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RGG, 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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FX51 RGG is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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