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FY51 OWX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,048 mi
Last recorded57,048 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OWX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,039 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine has head gaskit failure

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,288 miles

front number plate cracked (ok at time of test)

nearside inner drive shaft boot insacure (greese leaking)

reversing lamp stays on

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked (ok at time of test)

nearside inner drive shaft boot insacure (greese leaking)

reversing lamp stays on

spare tyre flat

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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FY51 OWX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY51 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY51 OWX?

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What year was FY51 OWX registered?

FY51 OWX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FY51 OWX safe to buy?

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