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WV52 XYR

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 XYR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,052 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front shockabsorbers weak

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,225 miles

knock from rear axle bushes

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

knock from rear axle bushes

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,335 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on coil springs

Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,949 miles

front flexible brake pipes slightly perished

slight wear in rear axle bushes

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexible brake pipes slightly perished

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,567 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s front flexy pipe slightly perished

slighty wear in rear bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,766 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

front flexible brake pipe slightly perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight wear in rear wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,677 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 21,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,481 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 XYR is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XYR, 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 WV52 XYR registered?

WV52 XYR is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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