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YJ52 XZE

2002 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 XZE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seat poor condition

exhaust hitting body

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,261 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 37,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,914 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 XZE 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 64.3%.

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 XZE, 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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YJ52 XZE is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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