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FX51 RGK

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RGK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 88,212 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty,rear subframe rusty,front coil springs rusty,n/s/f indicator has water ingress.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper split,oil leak,sump rusty,rear subframe rusty,both front coil springs rusty,water in n/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 75,181 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty & slight blow,rear axle rusty,front coil springs rusty.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,872 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,861 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,748 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

coolant low rear axle rusty front coil springs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,082 miles

Accident repairs done on N/S/F

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 49,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Accident repairs done on N/S/F

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,694 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 RGK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FX51 RGK, 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 RGK registered?

FX51 RGK is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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