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YC53 ERK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 ERK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,095 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

management light on dash

near side slight damage present on chassis leg?

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,342 miles

management light on dash

near side slight damage present on chassis leg?

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,929 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

off side rear tyre inner wall slight crackin g present

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,921 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

off side rear tyre inner wall slight crackin g present

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,508 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,830 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,823 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,197 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 28,942 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,483 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,482 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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YC53 ERK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC53 ERK, 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 YC53 ERK registered?

YC53 ERK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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