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FJ53 YYF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,037 mi
Last recorded80,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YYF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 80,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,124 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 51,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 YYF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 YYF registered?

FJ53 YYF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 YYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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