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AR51 FTU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,581 mi
Last recorded59,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low max adjustment reached. internal headlight unit possibly broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump, heavily corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,118 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle in rusty condition exhaust, suspension, steering ect

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 41,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,634 miles

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

engine sump has corrosion but not leaking oil

Fail 1 Feb 2021 38,634 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

engine sump has corrosion but not leaking oil

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,796 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 12,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,963 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 8,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 7,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 5,838 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 FTU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

AR51 FTU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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