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MJ51 ZDP

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,430 mi
Last recorded66,430 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ZDP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,680 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,680 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,362 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,704 miles

COOLING/FAN/N/W

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

COOLING/FAN/N/W

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,938 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,938 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,353 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2009 20,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 20,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 9,041 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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MJ51 ZDP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ51 ZDP, 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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MJ51 ZDP is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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