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DN51 NFJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NFJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,521 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,306 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 112,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine has severe oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine has severe oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,408 miles

Oil leak

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movment

Fail 10 Jan 2012 101,408 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movment

Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,148 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,933 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear engine mount to chassis defective

Fail 14 Dec 2009 79,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear engine mount to chassis defective

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres have slight perishing on tyre walls

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,774 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 51,254 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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 NFJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

DN51 NFJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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