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FP02 ELW

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 ELW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs heavly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,808 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 22,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,600 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear springs corroded.

tyres poor (cracks in outer side wall).

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,064 miles

suspension springs rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres aged

Fail 17 Jan 2012 17,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres aged

suspension springs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,575 miles

temp fuel cap fitted / slight sticking on front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,297 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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FP02 ELW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP02 ELW, 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 FP02 ELW registered?

FP02 ELW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is FP02 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 ELW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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