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MU51 ZGX

2001 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,941 mi
Last recorded34,941 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ZGX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,941 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,099 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside outer door handle sticks

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside outer door handle sticks

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,952 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,263 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 12,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MU51 ZGX 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 53.8%.

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 MU51 ZGX, 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 MU51 ZGX registered?

MU51 ZGX is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MU51 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 ZGX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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