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WV52 XYL

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,112 mi
Last recorded44,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 XYL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,112 miles

Engine overheating on test, coolant leaking from expansion tank. Fan not coming on.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,941 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 40,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,608 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,608 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,870 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 26,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,290 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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WV52 XYL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WV52 XYL, 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 WV52 XYL registered?

WV52 XYL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is WV52 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 XYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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