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DU51 EFA

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,064 mi
Last recorded65,064 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 EFA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,064 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,064 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,297 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,077 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,666 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,846 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to show cracking on both inner and outer walls.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to show cracking on both inner and outer walls.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,708 miles

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

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

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

debry trapped in n/s/f caliper and around driveshaft

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,342 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,082 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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DU51 EFA is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU51 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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