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FX51 VDV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 27,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 19 May 2016 27,016 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. broken (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 May 2015 26,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 26,242 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 25,151 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 25,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,308 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 21,619 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,972 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,972 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,613 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both fronts and near side rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 8,962 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 VDV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

FX51 VDV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FX51 VDV safe to buy?

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