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HG51 VPO

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,726 miles

front shocks damp

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

small splits on swivel boots

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,085 miles

both front shocks damp

slight bind n/s/r brake

small splits on swivel boots

Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,085 miles

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

both front shocks damp

slight bind n/s/r brake

small splits on swivel boots

Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,316 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 45,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 41,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 41,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust joins in poor condition

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and rear suspension components

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust joins in poor condition

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and rear suspension components

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,160 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,670 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nrearside rear tyre has a split in sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,725 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 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

HG51 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is HG51 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 VPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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