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BW02 YCY

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,391 mi
Last recorded68,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YCY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,391 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

near side inner cv gator leaking oil

near side outer cv gator pin holed leaking grease

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,639 miles

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

near side front inner cv gator leaking oil

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,307 miles

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

air bag light staying on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

air bag light staying on

rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,211 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished

Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,713 miles

offside rear brake slight grabbing.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,452 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,300 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,399 miles

strong smell of fuel and stain to fuel tank, indicating there may be a hole in the tank or pipe.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,397 miles

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

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

strong smell of fuel and stain to fuel tank, indicating there may be a hole in the tank or pipe.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,876 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 22,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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BW02 YCY is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW02 YCY, 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 BW02 YCY registered?

BW02 YCY is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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