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AV52 DHD

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,036 mi
Last recorded56,036 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DHD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,036 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 56,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,883 miles

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise engine warning light on

Advise nearside front lower seat base has slight movement

Advise underside body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/55/R13 70H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise engine warning light on

Advise nearside front lower seat base has slight movement

Advise underside body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,756 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyres worn to edge

offside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyres perishing

oil dip stick missing

oil leak from engine

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes binding on slightly

nearside front tyres worn to edge

offside rear tyres perishing

oil dip stick missing

oil leak from engine

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,741 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot latch (6.2.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise handbrake lever requires adjustment tight when handbrake applied.

Advise offside rear tyre badly perished.

Advise oil leak

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,083 miles

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise front lower radiator damaged.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise front lower radiator damaged.

Advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,152 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside floor to sill slighly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,152 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside floor to sill slighly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,259 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,254 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine began to overheat during emissions test

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,014 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,014 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,437 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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AV52 DHD is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV52 DHD, 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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AV52 DHD is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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