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YA52 YPC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 YPC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,043 miles

structure corroded-exhaust and flexi deteriorated-front to rears corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear shockers corroded-nearside headlamp secured by cable ties

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 19 Aug 2019 84,043 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ inner and outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

structure corroded-exhaust and flexi deteriorated-front to rears corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear shockers corroded-nearside headlamp secured by cable ties

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,212 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,617 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,550 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,221 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,350 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 30,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bulb not working in high level rear stop lamp.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,392 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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YA52 YPC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue 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 YA52 YPC, 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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YA52 YPC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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