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KS52 VFB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,317 mi
Last recorded120,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of middle and rear (7.1.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,894 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 113,601 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,149 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine over heated while on test

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,537 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 102,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front chassic leg corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,904 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,715 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 47,584 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,610 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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KS52 VFB 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 KS52 VFB, 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 KS52 VFB registered?

KS52 VFB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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