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CU02 XKL

2002 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,190 mi
Last recorded48,190 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XKL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,190 miles

both front and rear shocks and springs corroding

engine oil sump corroded and slightly leaking

front exhaust mount broken

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight exhaust blow fron center joint

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,190 miles

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

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

both front and rear shocks and springs corroding

engine oil sump corroded and slightly leaking

front exhaust mount broken

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight exhaust blow fron center joint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from front driveshaft inner seals

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,429 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,425 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,755 miles

front brake discs and pads corroded close to mot limits, advise replacement

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked close to mot limits, advise replacement

Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs and pads corroded close to mot limits, advise replacement

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked close to mot limits, advise replacement

Pass 22 May 2009 32,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 32,579 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,789 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 24,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre -cut in sidewall

Pass 19 May 2006 17,771 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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CU02 XKL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Orange 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 XKL, 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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CU02 XKL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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