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YJ02 VOV

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VOV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 53,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wheel bearings worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 28,625 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

poss fuel tank leak ( tank stained ) only on min no fuel in tank

Fail 27 Nov 2006 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,525 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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YJ02 VOV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ02 VOV, 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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YJ02 VOV is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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