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HW51 DXL

2001 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,285 mi
Last recorded83,285 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 DXL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 83,285 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 83,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside door handle sticky

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside door handle sticky

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,133 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 752,759 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 21 Nov 2011 69,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside steering rack tie rod (track rod) has slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2010 62,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside steering rack tie rod (track rod) has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,863 miles

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

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

wet test

Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

wet test

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,929 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode...o/s/f shock starting to leak & n/s/f shock damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,299 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,615 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 DXL is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 HW51 DXL, 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 HW51 DXL registered?

HW51 DXL is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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