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GL51 VMC

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,212 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 103,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,815 miles

brake pipes corroded-advise further attention soon

Fail 19 Dec 2016 91,778 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,534 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,773 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,462 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight engine knock at idle

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 49,130 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,578 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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GL51 VMC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL51 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

GL51 VMC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GL51 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 VMC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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