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GL51 FGO

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FGO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,041 miles

auxillary belt starting to crack/ perish

both rear light lenses small cracks

coolant level slightly low

front exhaust starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear shock absorbers and rear axle beam starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside outer sill panel, nearside rear quarter panel, bumpers, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear number plate small crack and starting to discolour

rear screen washer/ wiper not working

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,041 miles

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

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

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

auxillary belt starting to crack/ perish

both rear light lenses small cracks

coolant level slightly low

front exhaust starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear shock absorbers and rear axle beam starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside outer sill panel, nearside rear quarter panel, bumpers, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear number plate small crack and starting to discolour

rear screen washer/ wiper not working

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,308 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) 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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,812 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,192 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper split

rear end of vehicle has accident damage

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,863 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper split

rear end of vehicle has accident damage

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 110,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,118 miles

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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 FGO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

GL51 FGO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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