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DN51 DVH

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,903 mi
Last recorded51,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DVH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake lever high

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,989 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside inner cv boot split

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 38,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy oil leak from gearbox driveshaft n/s.

n/s rear tyre cracks in outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,972 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 19,888 miles

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

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

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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DN51 DVH is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN51 DVH, 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 DN51 DVH registered?

DN51 DVH is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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