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YY52 NJU

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,177 mi
Last recorded68,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 NJU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,028 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,318 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank showing signs of leak but no leak visible at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel tank showing signs of leak but no leak visible at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,891 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,891 miles

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

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

inner surface of front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,090 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front wheel alignment may need adjusting

inner surfaces of front brake discs are corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,238 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,195 miles

advise both front antiroll bar outer bushes perishing

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,097 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front antiroll bar outer bushes perishing

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,195 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 29,195 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 8,900 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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YY52 NJU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY52 NJU, 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 YY52 NJU registered?

YY52 NJU is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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