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YJ53 HSC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,095 mi
Last recorded82,095 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 82,095 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 79,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 52,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,865 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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YJ53 HSC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ53 HSC, 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 YJ53 HSC registered?

YJ53 HSC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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