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YJ53 TKA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,046 miles

all springs and shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

floor pans corroded

front tyres on limit

inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,034 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s n/s frontdiscs (3.7.B.3)

exaust corroded all inner sills corroded

front springs and shockers corroded

o/s front o/s rear tyres on limit

rear springs and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,507 miles

all floor pans corroded

brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

inner sills corroded

rear arms corroded

rear shockers corroded and springs

Fail 10 Oct 2015 52,482 miles

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

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

all floor pans corroded

brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

inner sills corroded

rear arms corroded

rear shockers corroded and springs

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,132 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,128 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,804 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 24,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 TKA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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