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FX52 VFN

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

39,343 mi
Last recorded39,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VFN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,119 miles

both rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,138 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,302 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,197 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 28,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 25,570 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,642 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 23,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,887 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 20,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 16,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,021 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 VFN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

FX52 VFN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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