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HG51 DNU

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DNU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 65,829 miles

all tyre valves slightly perrished

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

condensation n/s/r light lens

corrosion in rear subframe

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges

n/s/f , centre and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 65,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

all tyre valves slightly perrished

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

condensation n/s/r light lens

corrosion in rear subframe

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges

n/s/f , centre and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 65,821 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,700 miles

slight wear discs

Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,700 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)

slight wear discs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,132 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,506 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,127 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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HG51 DNU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG51 DNU, 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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HG51 DNU is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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