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SA02 DFV

2002 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,434 mi
Last recorded61,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Cinquecento41,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 DFV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,746 miles

Oil leak sump porrous ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,509 miles

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

porus sump

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,181 miles

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

oil sump porrous

Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,181 miles

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

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

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

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

oil sump porrous

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,022 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,398 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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SA02 DFV is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA02 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA02 DFV registered?

SA02 DFV is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SA02 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 DFV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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