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DY02 USM

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 USM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,012 miles

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

Rear tyres different size to tyres fitted to front

Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre side walls cracking due to age

Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,976 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,191 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,165 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 41,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,576 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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DY02 USM is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 DY02 USM, 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 DY02 USM registered?

DY02 USM is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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