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DY52 JFZ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,847 mi
Last recorded71,847 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 JFZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,847 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,906 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner and outer sills have noticeable amounts of filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear back panel heavily corroded and holed. Not prescribed area

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,905 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, at rear (5.2.6)

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

EML light on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner and outer sills have noticeable amounts of filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear back panel heavily corroded and holed. Not prescribed area

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,786 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

floor corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,630 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

floor corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,522 miles

front and rear suspension and o/side rear inner sill rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,522 miles

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

front and rear suspension and o/side rear inner sill rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,485 miles

rear suspension rusting badly

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,485 miles

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

rear suspension rusting badly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,168 miles

corrosion to underside & raer suspension arms

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,168 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside & raer suspension arms

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,291 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2009 51,291 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,876 miles

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,667 miles

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

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 JFZ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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