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CU53 YBO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YBO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 116,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .68% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,401 miles

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

oil leak from engine poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2019 111,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated to outter sill seat belt and seat anchorage (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,052 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear most bush clamp (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil light on

slight roughness n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat not locking n/s runner (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort rear service brake across axle 2 (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear most bush clamp (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil light on

slight roughness n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,321 miles

Rear tyres age cracked

chip in windscreen

coolant level low

coprrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

front discs corroded

gearbox mount perished

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear sub frame corroded

variouis under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2016 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres age cracked

chip in windscreen

coolant level low

coprrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

front discs corroded

gearbox mount perished

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear sub frame corroded

variouis under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,605 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

N/s/r tyre age cracked.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

N/s/r tyre age cracked.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 912,612 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,612 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,084 miles

Both front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 78,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,269 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,754 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,558 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,986 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CU53 YBO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU53 YBO, 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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CU53 YBO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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