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CU02 TYB

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 TYB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 122,311 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 122,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2013 53,432 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 25 May 2013 52,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,161 miles

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,925 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,312 miles

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,185 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,233 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 26,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,446 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

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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CU02 TYB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU02 TYB, 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 CU02 TYB registered?

CU02 TYB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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