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ET02 JVC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 JVC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

both front tyres worn low on edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 75,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 35,284 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,789 miles

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

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

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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ET02 JVC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET02 JVC, 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 ET02 JVC registered?

ET02 JVC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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