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BT51 OBW

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 OBW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,006 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.C.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +floors +sills +under sills +inner wings +subframe mounts +under body rust

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.C.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +floors +sills +under sills +inner wings +subframe mounts +under body rust

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,620 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

possible noisy rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,902 miles

centre rear exhaust rubber mounting is split

suspension very low/lowered

thick underseal under entire vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,900 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre rear exhaust rubber mounting is split

suspension very low/lowered

thick underseal under entire vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 56,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight pitting offside front brake disc inner face

surface corrosion offside front jacking point to floor panel

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,183 miles

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

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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BT51 OBW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT51 OBW, 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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BT51 OBW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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