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YC02 EPJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,771 mi
Last recorded33,771 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 EPJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing Lens Cover Missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall Spliting (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,028 miles

rear tyres cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,421 miles

nearside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,421 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,570 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,255 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,682 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres sidewall perishing but no cords exposed.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 13,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,946 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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YC02 EPJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC02 EPJ, 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 YC02 EPJ registered?

YC02 EPJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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