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2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VPN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

car over heated at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,236 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2013 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

rear both side wheels bearing slight roughness

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,832 miles

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

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

Slight Roughness In The N/S/R Wheel Bearing.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,306 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres not same size

o/s/r tyre tread small split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,793 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 30,597 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,522 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 13,570 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 13,568 miles

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

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

Nearside wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

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 VPN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 YJ02 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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