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GU51 RKO

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 116,384 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,632 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 113,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 112,384 miles

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 19 Jul 2012 110,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,162 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,718 miles

acceptable damage to windscreen

rear exhaust very rusty.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,081 miles

acceptable uneven front brakes.

slight play in n.s r radius arm inner bushes.

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 RKO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GU51 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

GU51 RKO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 RKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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