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2001 Fiat Seicento 1.1L Petrol · AK51 AFF

AK51 AFF

2001 Fiat Seicento (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 96,597 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FIAT SEICENTO
Year / Origin
2001 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 May 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
96,597 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 May 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1108cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passing tests despite its age. The most recent MOT on 24 May 2024 at 96,597 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one day prior. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in addressing minor issues immediately to ensure compliance, maintaining a mechanical condition that meets the minimum safety and environmental standards over the last three testing cycles. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,864 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental growth moving from 84,177 miles in May 2022 to 88,514 miles in May 2023, and finally to 96,597 miles in May 2024. Low usage typically indicates less mechanical wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though the long periods between tests can sometimes lead to perished perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, or fluid degradation in the lines. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as Fiat Seicentos of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT failure until critical. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or flat spotting caused by age rather than wear. The one-day failures in 2023 and 2024 without recorded defects likely point to minor items like blown bulbs or minor leaks that were rectified quickly, but a thorough check of the brake system and fluid quality remains necessary to ensure long-term reliability.

AK51 AFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
  • 96,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AK51 AFF Mileage History

  1. 23/05/202284,177 mi
  2. 24/05/202388,495 mi+4,318 mi
  3. 25/05/202388,514 mi+19 mi
  4. 23/05/202496,577 mi+8,063 mi
  5. 24/05/202496,597 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AK51 AFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 18:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Fiat Seicento (AK51 AFF) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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