2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Fiat Seicento MOT pass rate and common faults

346 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 346 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low4.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  8. Washers: not working3.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.5%
  2. Brakes32.4%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Fiat Seicento?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2002 Fiat Seicento cars passed their MOT first time, across 346 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Fiat Seicento?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Fiat Seicento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).