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YJ53 RWW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RWW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 44,241 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD-ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND HAVE ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT CRITERIA-THEY ARE DATED 2002-ADVISE TO REPLACE

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN MOST PLACES UNDER CAR ESPECIALLY REAR AXLE

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS LONG

Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,865 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,159 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,430 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 22,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,347 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp

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 RWW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

YJ53 RWW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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