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FD52 HTC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,612 mi
Last recorded56,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 56,612 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear corrosion to rear axle and upper spring mountings

Fail 18 Feb 2017 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear corrosion to rear axle and upper spring mountings

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,713 miles

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

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

rear axle.sub frame corroded

rear brake back plate corroded os and n s

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,707 miles

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

nearside head lamp glass damaged .

rear axle subframe corroded .

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside head lamp glass damaged .

rear axle subframe corroded .

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,282 miles

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

rear subframe axle caseing corroded .rear brake back platesw corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,249 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake fliud needs replaceing

rear subframe axle caseing corroded .rear brake back platesw corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,237 miles

rear axle subframe corroded.

rear brake bake plates corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear axle subframe corroded.

rear brake bake plates corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,405 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,405 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,683 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,666 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,641 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 10,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FD52 HTC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FD52 HTC, 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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FD52 HTC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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