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YF52 WMV

2002 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WMV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,138 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

radiator fouling on exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

radiator fouling on exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,117 miles

tank corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tank corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,727 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,006 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 56,459 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 49,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,091 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 36,413 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 26,757 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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YF52 WMV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF52 WMV, 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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YF52 WMV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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