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AU52 XJE

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,365 mi
Last recorded75,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XJE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,314 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,441 miles

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover deteriorated but no internal components look to be exposed.

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

Offside front ,both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroding,none considered to be excessive.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,441 miles

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

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover deteriorated but no internal components look to be exposed.

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

Offside front ,both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroding,none considered to be excessive.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,797 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,603 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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AU52 XJE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU52 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

AU52 XJE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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