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JL51 ERL

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 ERL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 52,897 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 52,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,935 miles

Offside Front tiny chip on the windscreen.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,959 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification floor has hole (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,904 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING?

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,057 miles

Light cracking in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,877 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,701 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 42,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,271 miles

centre exhaust section slightly leaking

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

Pass 15 Dec 2007 31,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,245 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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JL51 ERL is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JL51 ERL, 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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JL51 ERL is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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