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FJ53 YFU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YFU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,558 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,503 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,448 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 72,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,022 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise n/s and o/s front discs pitted on inside face

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,001 miles

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

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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FJ53 YFU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FJ53 YFU, 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 FJ53 YFU registered?

FJ53 YFU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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