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BW51 KBX

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,247 mi
Last recorded68,247 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KBX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 68,247 miles

advise parking brake minimum effort only just met

Fail 20 May 2021 68,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion offside front floor

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion both rear inner arches

slight corrosion offside front inner arch

Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,351 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Front secondary tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front secondary tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake signs of binding

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencerrubber mount broken

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front secondary tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front secondary tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake signs of binding

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencerrubber mount broken

metal brake pipes corroded

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,250 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

N/s wiper split on ends

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

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front fog light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jan 2011 27,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

nearside front fog light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,973 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 18,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,976 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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BW51 KBX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BW51 KBX, 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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BW51 KBX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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