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YM52 XVF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,755 mi
Last recorded87,755 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XVF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 87,755 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,228 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,873 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,873 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,852 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on outer edges advise to check tracking

vehicle struggled through emission test advise fuel treatment

Fail 20 Dec 2012 34,779 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on outer edges advise to check tracking

vehicle struggled through emission test advise fuel treatment

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings when rotated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 27,746 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,665 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,896 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 16,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,562 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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YM52 XVF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YM52 XVF, 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 YM52 XVF registered?

YM52 XVF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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