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EX53 VYG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VYG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,384 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,384 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,250 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,003 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,062 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,010 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,463 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 23,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,333 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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EX53 VYG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX53 VYG, 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 EX53 VYG registered?

EX53 VYG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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