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HW51 BZS

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BZS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 78,410 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested corroded heavily may cause damage to vehicle or test equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and hoses undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Nearside - Offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

coolant level just below min mark

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,289 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Lower underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear water in rear light lens

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear water in rear light

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,002 miles

Front chassis rails starting to corrode

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2020 74,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front chassis rails starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,263 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis rails corroded

knock from front suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2019 72,262 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis rails corroded

knock from front suspension

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,001 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 67,001 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lots of suffice corrosion to rear of car advise cleaning off and undercoating

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lots of suffice corrosion to rear of car advise cleaning off and undercoating

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,388 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,388 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,354 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,898 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre outer edge nearly void of tread and is very perished/cracked (cords not quite exposed)

Offside front tyre tread slightly worn and is very perished/cracked (cords not quite exposed)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,968 miles

Both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,920 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,283 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,004 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Low brake reading on nearside service brake

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,846 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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HW51 BZS is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW51 BZS, 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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HW51 BZS is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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