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FD52 KXZ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KXZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 41,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2018 41,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 34,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall advise changing at earliest convienience

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 16 May 2016 26,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfire (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 19,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 19,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 19,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 18,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 18,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 17,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,223 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,999 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 9,775 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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FD52 KXZ 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 60.9%.

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 KXZ, 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 FD52 KXZ registered?

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

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