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BG52 VVC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

28,619 mi
Last recorded28,619 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 28,618 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 28,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 27,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,587 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 26,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,194 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 26,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,267 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 35,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 24,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both balljoint gaitors split

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,484 miles

both balljoint gaitors split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2008 21,132 miles

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2007 19,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 16,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 16,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 11,986 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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BG52 VVC 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 61.9%.

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 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 BG52 VVC, 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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BG52 VVC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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