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AO52 FTC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,397 mi
Last recorded48,397 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FTC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension components dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2018 48,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe above fuel tank slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe above fuel tank slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,814 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,788 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside front outer suspension ball joint close to having excessive free play

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease applied

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,893 miles

dampness around fuel tank but no visible leaks at time of test

offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside front outer ball joint worn but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease applied

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around fuel tank but no visible leaks at time of test

offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside front outer ball joint worn but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease applied

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,654 miles

Front suspension lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyres.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,790 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,474 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 24,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,257 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 16,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1,cam cover gasket leaking oil.2,engine oil level overfilled.3,both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm.4,intermittant noise from behind timing cover area.5,slight exhaust blow.

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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AO52 FTC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,347 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 AO52 FTC, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 FTC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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