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WV52 YDB

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 YDB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,473 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and sort heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os door corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and sort heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os door corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,749 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all members very corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake pipes corroded

all members very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack point\floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,265 miles

Brake percentage only just passing

Brake pipes corroded

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Members and underneath corroded

Nearside Front Slight play in driveshaft

Offside Door corroded

Oil leak

Towing eye split

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Inner rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake percentage only just passing

Brake pipes corroded

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Members and underneath corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in driveshaft

Offside Door corroded

Oil leak

Towing eye split

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,772 miles

Drivers door corroded

Front Wishbones corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers door corroded

Front Wishbones corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion Door and underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion Door and underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,761 miles

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

Oil leak

both top mounts stiff/rough

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket partly detatched

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,799 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,721 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,721 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 52,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 52,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,064 miles

exhaust front pipe is poor

high level stop lamp not working

offside door check strap is broken

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,064 miles

rear wiper blade is torn

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

exhaust front pipe is poor

high level stop lamp not working

offside door check strap is broken

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,373 miles

top cover weeping oil

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,096 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 YDB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

WV52 YDB is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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