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FV52 JVJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,090 mi
Last recorded72,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 48,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,920 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,754 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,585 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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FV52 JVJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV52 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 JVJ registered?

FV52 JVJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FV52 JVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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