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FX51 SPJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,280 mi
Last recorded50,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,280 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 50,229 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

some corrosion to nsr inner sill and osr

Fail 17 May 2016 50,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

some corrosion to nsr inner sill and osr

Pass 12 May 2015 47,299 miles

front coils corroded

osr inner sil corroded

slight bind osr wheel /brake

Pass 19 May 2014 44,932 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 44,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 24 May 2011 37,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,474 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 35,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 14,611 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SPJ 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 76.5%.

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 SPJ, 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 SPJ registered?

FX51 SPJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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