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FG52 YMV

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YMV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,839 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Space saver wheel fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Space saver wheel fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,548 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 85,172 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users boiled over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bottom knuckle boot damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt/water

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,376 miles

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

advise attention to rear brakes as park brake slightly binds after operation

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,067 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,065 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 59,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,193 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,193 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from front to mid section joint.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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FG52 YMV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG52 YMV, 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 FG52 YMV registered?

FG52 YMV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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