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YX52 BXJ

2002 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,663 mi
Last recorded67,663 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,663 miles

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s front indicator light damaged

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn low

Wing repeater lights fading

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn low

Wing repeater lights fading

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,159 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,159 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,076 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,001 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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YX52 BXJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX52 BXJ, 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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YX52 BXJ is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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