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GJ51 SZV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SZV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle everywhere

Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,002 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle everywhere

Pass 8 May 2017 66,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f/pipe to center pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 65,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,845 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,965 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

parking brake requires attention

wipers worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,401 miles

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

long h/brake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge but over a raised section of tread

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on outer edges but over a raised section of tread

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge but over a raised section of tread

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,582 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge but over a raised section of tread

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on outer edges but over a raised section of tread

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge but over a raised section of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 39,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 34,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 18,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GJ51 SZV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ51 SZV, 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 GJ51 SZV registered?

GJ51 SZV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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