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HV51 OSX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 OSX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,902 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,902 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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HV51 OSX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV51 OSX, 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 HV51 OSX registered?

HV51 OSX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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