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FG02 VVC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,445 mi
Last recorded73,445 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 73,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side trailing arm and suspension unit corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,879 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,415 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,183 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,738 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracking

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,276 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,149 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,975 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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FG02 VVC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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