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AU52 VJE

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VJE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant fan bearing noisy

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear gearbox mount worn

sump corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,991 miles

1. front tyres worn to limit on edges. 2. n/s rear tyre wall perished. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

1. front tyres worn to limit on edges. 2. n/s rear tyre wall perished. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,982 miles

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

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

1. one front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at front. 2. n/s frfont tyre wearing on outside edge. 3. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,233 miles

1 slight exhaust blow on front and rear silencer 2 front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,220 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 34,220 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AU52 VJE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU52 VJE, 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 AU52 VJE registered?

AU52 VJE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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