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VA52 CJY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 CJY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,609 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen damage outside swept area n/s

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,803 miles

crack in top of windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,772 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 580,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,182 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 40,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,582 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,670 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 14,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,593 miles

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

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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VA52 CJY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA52 CJY, 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 VA52 CJY registered?

VA52 CJY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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