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FA51 HGU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 49,760 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rearall over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 49,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rearall over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 42,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,293 miles

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,903 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deterioating.155 65 13

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre deterioating.155 65 13

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,165 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,034 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,948 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,498 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 21,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 13,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 10,252 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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FA51 HGU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA51 HGU, 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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FA51 HGU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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