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YD53 JVG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 JVG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,234 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,142 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,126 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,107 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 35,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fuel pipes corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brake pipes covered in grease

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre starting to crack and perrish

Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,774 miles

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

advise exhaust showing signs of corossion

Fail 21 Jan 2014 32,774 miles

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

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

advise exhaust showing signs of corossion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,192 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2012 26,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 18,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,785 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD53 JVG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YD53 JVG, 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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YD53 JVG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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