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MK51 VFB

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,291 mi
Last recorded65,291 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp has been repaired internally

rear boot floor & rear chassis corrosion set in

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,616 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,403 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to naerside front wheel rim

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,721 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,669 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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MK51 VFB is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK51 VFB, 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 MK51 VFB registered?

MK51 VFB is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MK51 VFB safe to buy?

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