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EF52 OTC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OTC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 44,985 miles

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear service efficiency low

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

nearside parking brake efficiency low

oil leak(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2024 44,137 miles

both nearside and offside rear service brake efficiency low

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

nearside parking brake efficiency low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 43,105 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 41,507 miles

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2022 41,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,831 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,628 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 20,628 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAKS (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 17,430 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,634 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 16,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 15,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,256 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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EF52 OTC 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 80%.

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 EF52 OTC, 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 EF52 OTC registered?

EF52 OTC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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