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GV51 SDX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SDX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,073 miles

Nearside Rear light damage

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front headlamp has no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,149 miles

Offside Front wing damage

Fail 27 Oct 2021 52,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing damage

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,238 miles

n/s/r light damage

Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

n/s/r light damage

Pass 20 May 2019 48,159 miles

body damage

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 May 2019 48,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body damage

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 May 2018 47,155 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2017 46,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,865 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 43,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,622 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 15 Dec 2008 33,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,266 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 29,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 SDX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 SDX registered?

GV51 SDX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is GV51 SDX safe to buy?

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