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WX52 YYU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 YYU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,429 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

offside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 141,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,778 miles

All coil springs very corroded

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/rear

Fail 18 Sep 2014 137,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

All coil springs very corroded

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/rear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,708 miles

o/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight bind front brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2013 129,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/front windscreen wiper poor

o/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight bind front brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,915 miles

STRONG ADVISE HEAVY CORROSION REAR SUSPENSION

play in both rear radius arm bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE HEAVY CORROSION REAR SUSPENSION

play in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,521 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2011 113,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in rear suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,910 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 105,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

pas intermitant

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,524 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 97,524 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has small cut on inner side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,928 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 88,928 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 77,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,623 miles

both rear tyres perished †slight blow exhaust †o/s wiper split †

Fail 19 Sep 2006 66,623 miles

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

both rear tyres perished †slight blow exhaust †o/s wiper split †

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 YYU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYU, 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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WX52 YYU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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