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MT51 SVE

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 SVE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,478 miles

both front shockers slightly misting oil

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shockers slightly misting oil

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 62,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,771 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,771 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,013 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 41,918 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre is low

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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MT51 SVE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MT51 SVE, 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 MT51 SVE registered?

MT51 SVE is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is MT51 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 SVE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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