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DX52 MDJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 MDJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,210 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,210 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2013 92,353 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

passanger wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 14 May 2012 76,575 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 76,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 May 2010 42,058 miles

front outer anti roll bar bushes wearing.

front tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 14 May 2010 42,057 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front outer anti roll bar bushes wearing.

front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,395 miles

offside rear hand brake swivel/linkage starting to seize

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,579 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 15,714 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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DX52 MDJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDJ, 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 DX52 MDJ registered?

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

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