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DY02 VDE

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VDE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,350 miles

Coil spring corroded 'All four' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 'Both' (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 74,350 miles

Coil spring corroded 'All four' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 'Both' (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,001 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 68,089 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT & REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 62,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Rear subframe and trailing arms corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,881 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Rear subframe and trailing arms corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,376 miles

Nearside mirror is slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 56,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,106 miles

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,106 miles

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,373 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 44,373 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,352 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,350 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 36,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,938 miles

both rear brake back plates corirded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear brake back plates corirded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,917 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 VDE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY02 VDE, 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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DY02 VDE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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