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VK52 EKO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 EKO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2022 71,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,637 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 62,637 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,300 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre had bad cracking in outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2017 45,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre had bad cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

Fail 29 Dec 2015 39,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,757 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,314 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 33,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,429 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,612 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 24,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,031 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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VK52 EKO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VK52 EKO, 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 VK52 EKO registered?

VK52 EKO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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