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YK52 FRL

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,468 mi
Last recorded71,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 FRL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,236 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 56,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,957 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 46,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,215 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,781 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,781 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,405 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 27,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 20,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YK52 FRL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK52 FRL, 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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What year was YK52 FRL registered?

YK52 FRL is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YK52 FRL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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