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PE51 TNF

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 TNF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,004 miles

Front suspension components heavily corrodded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake calipier heavily corrodded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake calipier heavily corrodded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished/cracked 165/55/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corrodded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,004 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corrodded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake calipier heavily corrodded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake calipier heavily corrodded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished/cracked 165/55/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corrodded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper defective

Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper defective

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,814 miles

perishing to side walls n/s rear tyre

surface rust to front discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

perishing to side walls n/s rear tyre

slight bind n/s rear wheel

surface rust to front discs

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,314 miles

engine oil leak

rear shock absorber casings lightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,302 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and N/s rear foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions test not carried out

engine oil leak

rear shock absorber casings lightly corroded

slight brake bind, n/s rear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,347 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,182 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

front tyres different size to that of the rears

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

nearside rear, offside rear and nearside front tyres all slightly perished

offside rear tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,213 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,814 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 27,946 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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PE51 TNF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE51 TNF, 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 PE51 TNF registered?

PE51 TNF is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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