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GU51 RBX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 RBX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis end behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,456 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,456 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,365 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Bush missing from offside rear handbrake cable

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

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,265 miles

coil springs corroded

coolant low

165/55r13

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

corrosion underside of car in places

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front cross member corroded and poorly repaired

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

tyres perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 37,265 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

165/55r13

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in places

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front cross member corroded and poorly repaired

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,493 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,489 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 insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,491 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 27,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,182 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre split and perished

Pass 13 Sep 2005 8,602 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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GU51 RBX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU51 RBX, 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 GU51 RBX registered?

GU51 RBX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 RBX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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