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HG51 FVV

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FVV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 55,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,828 miles

Nearside Rear parking and service had reduced efforts

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and brakes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,828 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking and service had reduced efforts

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and brakes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,312 miles

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

Oil leak ()

headlamps/headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect height adjustment not fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

headlamps/headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inside headlamp insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,260 miles

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

offside tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,555 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

rear service brakes low effort

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,407 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear service brakes low effort

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,407 miles

Front 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)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear service brakes low effort

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear seat belts not tested

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,066 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear seat belts not tested

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper split end

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers in poor condition

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 FVV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HG51 FVV, 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 HG51 FVV registered?

HG51 FVV is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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