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GY51 CVF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CVF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,422 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,153 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,611 miles

advise minor leak on exhaust

advise nsr tyre slightly staggered

advise rear brakes out of balance

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise brake discs slightly corroded

advise minor marks in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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)

advise brake discs slightly corroded

advise minor marks in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,014 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight leak on centre exhaust section

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight leak on centre exhaust section

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsr tyre perished and wearing low

os wiper poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsr tyre perished and wearing low

os wiper poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipstick missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipstick missing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,672 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,672 miles

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,460 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance just below limit

hand brake release button recessed

Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,456 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake release button recessed

Pass 3 Sep 2005 23,407 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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GY51 CVF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GY51 CVF, 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 GY51 CVF registered?

GY51 CVF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 CVF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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