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MD52 BYM

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 BYM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,060 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,442 miles

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

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

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 27 Aug 2010 83,441 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,158 miles

metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2009 74,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,082 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 49,082 miles

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

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,094 miles

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

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

o s f tyre on 1.6 mm limit.o s f shocker leaking.

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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MD52 BYM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MD52 BYM, 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 MD52 BYM registered?

MD52 BYM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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