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BN52 MRY

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 MRY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all under body components rusty and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all under body components rusty and corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,904 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,897 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,021 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,448 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

REAR ARM ATTACHMENTS SHOWING CORROSION

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,383 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH (1.1.C.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

REAR ARM ATTACHMENTS SHOWING CORROSION

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,868 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shocker both corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,260 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS KNOCKING IN OPERATION

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS KNOCKING IN OPERATION

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - 3mm tread remaining.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - 3mm tread remaining.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,898 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,358 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,968 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,107 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,214 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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BN52 MRY is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BN52 MRY, 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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BN52 MRY is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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