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AR51 MXJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MXJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 70,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel tank has damp area around filler neck join

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly low (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly low (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished worn on outer edge very close to limit

Fail 17 Jan 2015 52,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished worn on outer edge very close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,588 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 40,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 34,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,960 miles

crack windscreen n/s lower corner

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,262 miles

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

rear suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,516 miles

rear brake backplates corroded but appear sound

Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake backplates corroded but appear sound

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,625 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,350 miles

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

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 MXJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXJ, 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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AR51 MXJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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