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DY52 JBU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,777 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 62,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,816 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish & getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2014 39,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish & getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,147 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 5,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,584 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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DY52 JBU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue 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 DY52 JBU, 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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DY52 JBU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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