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HJ51 VDE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VDE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,878 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenecer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside/nearside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,173 miles

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,173 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,020 miles

Both headlamps have temporary repairs, attention recommended.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside sill is damaged but not split.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy but not excessively rough.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside is muddy.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,020 miles

Both headlamps have temporary repairs, attention recommended.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside sill is damaged but not split.

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

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy but not excessively rough.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside is muddy.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,395 miles

Nearside outer sill is damaged but not weakened.

Offside front corner is damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle is heavily corroded but not significantly weakened.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged but not weakened.

Offside front corner is damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle is heavily corroded but not significantly weakened.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,845 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre secondary tread pattern very low

o/s/f tyre split no cords

o/s/r tyre has flat splot close to leagal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,210 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,061 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,334 miles

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

some damage offside front wing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,862 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,407 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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HJ51 VDE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HJ51 VDE, 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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HJ51 VDE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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