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KU51 UCE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UCE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,268 miles

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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,471 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

h/brake high

Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,471 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

h/brake high

Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leaks advise attention

offside front brake flexi hose protector split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant leaks advise attention

offside front brake flexi hose protector split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general ,corrosion underside

h/brake linkage worn

o/s front tyre deflated

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,480 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,808 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres on the limit.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 3,445 miles

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

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

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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KU51 UCE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU51 UCE, 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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KU51 UCE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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