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YJ52 XJN

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,844 mi
Last recorded84,844 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 XJN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,844 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,942 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,942 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed prior to test

Fail 25 Aug 2015 66,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

items removed prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch faulty

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,030 miles

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 126,786 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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YJ52 XJN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ52 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 XJN registered?

YJ52 XJN is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 XJN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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