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BN02 VRU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 VRU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 87,997 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,769 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,192 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,192 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 83,174 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 May 2013 83,126 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,924 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 78,887 miles

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 76,931 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on side wall

Fail 3 May 2011 76,931 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,105 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,831 miles

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

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

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

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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BN02 VRU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN02 VRU, 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 BN02 VRU registered?

BN02 VRU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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