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FY51 RZE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,306 mi
Last recorded44,306 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 RZE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill to floor welding unable to check quality of weld due to excessive undersealing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 40,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,214 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,007 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 7,726 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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FY51 RZE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 FY51 RZE, 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 RZE?

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What year was FY51 RZE registered?

FY51 RZE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is FY51 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 RZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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