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AR51 FRX

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,917 mi
Last recorded85,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,917 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,899 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,702 miles

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

Drivers door mirror cover is damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,380 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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AR51 FRX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AR51 FRX, 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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What year was AR51 FRX registered?

AR51 FRX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is AR51 FRX safe to buy?

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