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DX52 KWC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KWC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,811 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front tyres wearing low

Minor damage n/s/f seat belt webbing

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear seat belts slow to retract

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Minor damage n/s/f seat belt webbing

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear seat belts slow to retract

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 49,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,488 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 36,488 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,406 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,406 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,771 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,279 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,691 miles

both front tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,691 miles

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

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

both front tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,008 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,484 miles

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

slight inbalance on front brakes.needs further attention

travel on handbrake

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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DX52 KWC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DX52 KWC, 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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DX52 KWC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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