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YK52 FVB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 FVB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,032 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,925 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front tyres have shallow splits on inner sidewalls

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorbers have play in damper rods

Rear bumper mounts corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Rear suspension harsh and noisy, possibly caused by worn shock absorbers

Slight travel on footbrake

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,922 miles

Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front tyres have shallow splits on inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has shallow split on inner sidewall

Noise on rear suspension, possibly caused by worn shock absorbers

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorbers have play in damper rods

Rear bumper mounts corroded

Rear chassis corroded

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,922 miles

Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Front tyres have shallow splits on inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has shallow split on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorbers have play in damper rods

Rear bumper mounts corroded

Rear chassis corroded

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,248 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front exhaust flex detorrated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,817 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 69,817 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,276 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 69,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,712 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s outer door handle sticks

signs of fuel has been leaking from filler neck but dry at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 68,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,277 miles

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

engine oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2008 67,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,948 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,035 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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YK52 FVB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YK52 FVB, 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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YK52 FVB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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