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BJ02 AUW

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,852 mi
Last recorded36,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 AUW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 36,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Several from engine and transmission. ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 36,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Several from engine and transmission. ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,396 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 36,396 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Steel pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 35,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,212 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 35,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,660 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 34,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 33,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,208 miles

Nearside front tyre has a sidewall cut, but the tyre cords are not exposed.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 32,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,320 miles

Slight surface cracking to sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 23 May 2008 25,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,868 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 18,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 18,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJ02 AUW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ02 AUW, 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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BJ02 AUW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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