2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Fiat Seicento MOT pass rate and common faults

253 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 253 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low11.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  10. Washers: not working3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes37.9%
  2. Lights & electrics34.0%
  3. Suspension14.6%
  4. Body & chassis13.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Fiat Seicento?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2001 Fiat Seicento cars passed their MOT first time, across 253 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Fiat Seicento?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; service brake performance: excessively binding; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Fiat Seicento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).