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GL51 DXC

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DXC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,688 miles

brake pipes corroding

fuel tank damp

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroding

fuel tank damp

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,416 miles

bodywork damaged,exhaust slight leaks,oil leaks,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,930 miles

suspension components corroding,n/s headlamp+front bodywork damaged,

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,003 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

offside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s side repeater lens missing

offside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,022 miles

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,532 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,995 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre is badly perished. DOT 1903. 165/60 R13 73H

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,910 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 34,910 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,505 miles

front wiper blades

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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GL51 DXC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 DXC, 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 GL51 DXC registered?

GL51 DXC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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