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YR52 OWJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,995 mi
Last recorded28,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OWJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,995 miles

o/s/r tyre showing cracking / perishing inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2020 24,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 24,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,229 miles

osf and osr spring corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 22,222 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

no reverse light

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and osr spring corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 21,196 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,223 miles

exhaust front section very corroded

front brake discs poor condition

nsr brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front section exhaust excessive corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2014 17,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front section exhaust excessive corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front section exhaust corrosion throughout

Fail 14 Nov 2013 15,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front section exhaust corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,656 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriated/corroded throughout

sills floor chassis all dry and has corrosion throughout

Fail 22 Nov 2012 12,655 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriated/corroded throughout

sills floor chassis all dry and has corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 9,373 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise o/s wiperblade split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 6,884 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,571 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,087 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 4,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust

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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YR52 OWJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YR52 OWJ, 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 YR52 OWJ registered?

YR52 OWJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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