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HV51 UZC

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,313 mi
Last recorded99,313 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UZC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,090 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 93,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,302 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,574 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 78,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine sump in very poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 73,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 73,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2009 67,449 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 62,836 miles

.. slight exhaust blow from a joint

.. slight knocking noise in steering columbe shaft to steering wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

.. slight exhaust blow from a joint

.. slight knocking noise in steering columbe shaft to steering wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,094 miles

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

both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,978 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,947 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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HV51 UZC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZC, 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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HV51 UZC is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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