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CA52 ETY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ETY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 66,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,563 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 53,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,876 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,902 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 28,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,678 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 14,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 105,589 miles

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

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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CA52 ETY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 41,903 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 CA52 ETY, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA52 ETY registered?

CA52 ETY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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