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FA02 BSO

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BSO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,125 miles

front brake pipes greased

rear exhust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 120,125 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake pipes greased

rear exhust slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 119,397 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroding

possible fuel leak from fuel tank

Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,364 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 117,335 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

both handbrake levers in the drums are starting to stick on slightly

steering wheel want to pull down to the left

tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,327 miles

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

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

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

bad oil leak

both rear parking brake levers, in drums, starting to stick

steering wheel pull down to left constantly

tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 26 Feb 2010 117,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

both rear parking brake levers, in drums, starting to stick

steering wheel pull down to left constantly

tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 115,726 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

noise from rear suspension

travel on handbrake

wear on front brake discs

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 96,131 miles

imbalance on front brakes

nearside wiper blade split

steering ligth

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,239 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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FA02 BSO is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA02 BSO, 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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FA02 BSO is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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