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DV52 VFG

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,897 mi
Last recorded74,897 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VFG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,897 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 74,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,210 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,814 miles

Oil leak- close to getting on O/S/F brake

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,365 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,149 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion start to all suspension parts underneath vehicle

front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,736 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 84,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,432 miles

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine overheating

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,581 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,546 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,228 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 32,472 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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DV52 VFG is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV52 VFG, 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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DV52 VFG is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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