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DU51 CJO

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 CJO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Defective (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

Offside rear service brake efficiency low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,744 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,744 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

no coolant in header tank

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,063 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,584 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radiator very close to exhaust system

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Poor repair carried out to front cross member

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radiator very close to exhaust system

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Poor repair carried out to front cross member

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,497 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 38,090 miles

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

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

vehicle showing signs of being accident repaired from front end

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,923 miles

corrosion/pin holes to exhaust system.

damage to front bumper.

noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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DU51 CJO is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU51 CJO, 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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DU51 CJO is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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