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BT51 OCB

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,620 mi
Last recorded28,620 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 OCB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,620 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear shocks rusty

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,429 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 28,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,482 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer tread

both rear wishbone arms corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 27,482 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on outer tread

both rear wishbone arms corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 27,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,112 miles

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

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

front brake pads not vissable

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,113 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 19,113 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,260 miles

n/s/f tyre has ageing cracks & both rears also

Fail 19 Nov 2008 15,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre has ageing cracks & both rears also

Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering track control arm

Fail 28 Nov 2007 11,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

slight play in steering track control arm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,215 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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BT51 OCB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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