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FX52 RFN

2002 Fiat Seicento

Bronze Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RFN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,689 miles

ancillary drive belt perished

exhaust front flexy leaking

rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,689 miles

ancillary drive belt perished

exhaust leak at front flexy

poor reserve travel to park brake

rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,303 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to boot

Fail 21 Feb 2014 56,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to boot

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,889 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

corrosion to chassis rails at rear

damage to boot

offside rear light lens slightly damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,789 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,789 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 37,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,250 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 18,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,540 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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FX52 RFN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Bronze 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 FX52 RFN, 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 FX52 RFN registered?

FX52 RFN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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