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WJ52 YYF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,018 mi
Last recorded52,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YYF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,018 miles

Front exhaust rubber split, but system still secure

Oil residue on lower engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front exhaust rubber split, but system still secure

Oil residue on lower engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,542 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 46,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 36,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,195 miles

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2012 32,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,956 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,327 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,251 miles

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

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

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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WJ52 YYF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ52 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.

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WJ52 YYF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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