CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ51 XAF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 66,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre deep cut in inner wall.

Fail 17 May 2014 66,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre deep cut in inner wall.

offside rear foot brake low.

Pass 31 May 2013 61,253 miles

offside front tyer inner edge has cut on the wall

Fail 31 May 2013 61,253 miles

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

offside front tyer inner edge has cut on the wall

Pass 23 May 2012 54,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2012 53,890 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 43,707 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,860 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 29,550 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 26,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 19,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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
Full Fiat Seicento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ51 XAF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAF, 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 GJ51 XAF?

You can check the full history of GJ51 XAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ51 XAF registered?

GJ51 XAF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GJ51 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 XAF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ51 XAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ51 XAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.