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FP52 VPF

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VPF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,917 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 83,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,341 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both outer cv gaiters perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both outer cv gaiters perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,536 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak

rear wiper rubber split

slight exhaust leak from front to middle section joint

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 65,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short section to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding seized handbrake actuators (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to rear chassis legs

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak

rear wiper rubber split

slight exhaust leak from front to middle section joint

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,304 miles

cracking to both outer cv boots

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil on engine

Fail 8 Nov 2014 56,304 miles

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

cracking to both outer cv boots

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside rear tyre shoulders perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,744 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 32,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,818 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,209 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,781 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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FP52 VPF is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP52 VPF, 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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FP52 VPF is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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