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AU52 XJJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XJJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing badly on outer tread areas. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Rear exhaust touching fuel tank

front exhaust section badly corroded.

unable to check o/s front wheel bearing,brake binding.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Would Advice Change Shortly (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears Noisy, But No Play. (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 85,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,513 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,700 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,057 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn to 1.6mm on the tread shoulders and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn/not tested

Front windscreen wiper motor faulty

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust flex pipe to middle section joint

Steering apears to be slightly heavier to the right

Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn to 1.6mm on the tread shoulders and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn/not tested

Front windscreen wiper motor faulty

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust flex pipe to middle section joint

Steering apears to be slightly heavier to the right

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,505 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting brackets very rusty

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear brake backing plates rusted

Both rear road springs rusty

Nearside front lower ball joint boot splitting and has a slight leakage of lube

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear lower suspension arm/spring seat rusty

Slight exhaust gas leakage at the flex hose to middle section joint

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,505 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting brackets very rusty

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear brake backing plates rusted

Both rear road springs rusty

Nearside front lower ball joint boot splitting and has a slight leakage of lube

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear lower suspension arm/spring seat rusty

Slight exhaust gas leakage at the flex hose to middle section joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,519 miles

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

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

rear gearbox mount bolted but has been welded as well not insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2011 51,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear gearbox mount bolted but has been welded as well not insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,234 miles

n/s/r lower gearbox mount loose

Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside lower gearbox mount loose

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,449 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 34,449 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,937 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 16,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f foglamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,963 miles

n/s/f foglamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 13,878 miles

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

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

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 XJJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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