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FG02 GYV

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 GYV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,123 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flixi pipe

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,603 miles

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,188 miles

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

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

advise- o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both frobt tyres worn on inner edge

both rear shokers top bushes deteriated

corrosion on rear suspention

offside front brake binding

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

wiper scratch on front widscreen

wipers smear

Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,687 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both frobt tyres worn on inner edge

both rear shokers top bushes deteriated

corrosion on rear suspention

offside front brake binding

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

wiper scratch on front widscreen

wipers smear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,831 miles

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

bearing noise on engine

exhaust deteriorating

front indicators faiding

general corrosion

general tyre wear

n /s/rear tyre wall deterioraing

rear shocks corroded

slight bind at front wheels

slight play in ball joints

surface rust on several brake pipes

wiper marks on screen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,831 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bearing noise on engine

exhaust deteriorating

front indicators faiding

general corrosion

general tyre wear

n /s/rear tyre wall deterioraing

rear shocks corroded

slight bind at front wheels

slight play in ball joints

surface rust on several brake pipes

wiper marks on screen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,362 miles

exhaust rusty

hand brake cable deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on air

oil leak

rear and feont wipers wearing

several brake pipes rusty

water level low

Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,362 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust rusty

hand brake cable deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on air

oil leak

rear and feont wipers wearing

several brake pipes rusty

water level low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,046 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pipes very rusty

rear brake pips rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,046 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pipes very rusty

rear brake pips rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,427 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,507 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroding

advise scuff across windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroding

advise scuff across windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 31,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

mark on windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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FG02 GYV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG02 GYV, 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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FG02 GYV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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