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FV52 FJC

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FJC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 17 Jun 2019 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,482 miles

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

corrosion to both inner sills

offside rear position light has interaction with indicator

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion to both inner sills

offside rear position light has interaction with indicator

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,180 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,291 miles

Rear subframe and underside corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 59,281 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATED (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,426 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s wiper blade has split ends

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper damaged

o/s wiper blade has split ends

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,023 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,548 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,702 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper lower valance damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,705 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper lower valance damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,629 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,946 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,533 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,882 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 41,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,324 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 30,323 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV52 FJC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 FV52 FJC, 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 FV52 FJC registered?

FV52 FJC is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for FV52 FJC shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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