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GV51 CBY

2001 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 CBY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner filter insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner filter insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper split

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 50% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,908 miles

parking brake low

rear service brakes low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,700 miles

STERRING STIFFER ON RIGHT LOCK THAN LEFT LOCK

Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

STERRING STIFFER ON RIGHT LOCK THAN LEFT LOCK

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,553 miles

n/s/f strut damp to limit of failure

Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f strut damp to limit of failure

Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,613 miles

n/s/f strut slightly damp

rear underside of vehicle very dirty - on limit of refusal to test

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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GV51 CBY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV51 CBY, 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 GV51 CBY registered?

GV51 CBY is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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