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YJ53 SZL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,746 mi
Last recorded92,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 92,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp is damaged.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp is damaged.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,495 miles

advise rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,494 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)

advise rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,357 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

rear foot brakes low effort

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,384 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

offside head light damaged.no sharpe edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,454 miles

advise rusty brake pipes!

Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,654 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,283 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 SZL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZL, 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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YJ53 SZL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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