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FY52 DYU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 DYU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

altenator belt perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

large oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2013 80,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,381 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

off side rear tyre damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

off side rear tyre damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,340 miles

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

handbrake leavers are slightly seized

n/s/front ball joint cover is split

o/s/rear tyre is perrished

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake leavers are slightly seized

n/s/front ball joint cover is split

o/s/rear tyre is perrished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre puncture

o/s handbrake slightly sticking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,477 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,011 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,115 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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FY52 DYU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY52 DYU, 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 FY52 DYU registered?

FY52 DYU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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