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YS51 JVW

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 JVW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake flexibles perished

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe towards front

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

under side corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake flexibles perished

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe towards front

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

under side corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to inner sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, under front floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all suspension corroded but not significantly weakened (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 53,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to inner sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, under front floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all suspension corroded but not significantly weakened (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,053 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,912 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,912 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,383 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,442 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 45,442 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,698 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre low pressure

Slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre low pressure

Slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,293 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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YS51 JVW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YS51 JVW, 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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YS51 JVW is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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