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WX52 XBS

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,311 mi
Last recorded25,311 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XBS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 25,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,172 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 25,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,912 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,273 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking.

exhaust back box rusty.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed in sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake sticking.

exhaust back box rusty.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,517 miles

rear exhaust box deterioted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,111 miles

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

contingency number f2529fzb

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,533 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,030 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 16,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,948 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 11,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 8,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WX52 XBS is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX52 XBS, 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 WX52 XBS registered?

WX52 XBS is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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