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YX02 BWJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's show slight corrosion.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,285 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's show slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,238 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2008 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,942 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,942 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,214 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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YX02 BWJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX02 BWJ, 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 YX02 BWJ registered?

YX02 BWJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is YX02 BWJ safe to buy?

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