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FV02 XJU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,830 mi
Last recorded31,830 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 XJU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 31,830 miles

Both front drop link bushes deteriorated

Brake warning lamp does not illuminate

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 31,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front drop link bushes deteriorated

Brake warning lamp does not illuminate

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread band wearing thin. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 31,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall damaged and bulging. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe from O/S/R flexible hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread band wearing thin. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,537 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 30,536 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,651 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 28,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 13 Feb 2012 25,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 27 May 2010 22,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,032 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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FV02 XJU 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 FV02 XJU, 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 FV02 XJU registered?

FV02 XJU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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