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YR53 CEJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,832 mi
Last recorded46,832 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 CEJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake lever has reserve travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake lever has reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,639 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge and is cracking on outer wall

o/s rear mudflap insecure

slight bind on both rear wheels

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 5 Jul 2019 40,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front indicators slightly discoloured

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge and is cracking on outer wall

o/s rear mudflap insecure

slight bind on both rear wheels

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,982 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 36,437 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,017 miles

front and rear suspension dry/rusty (requires underseal)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension dry/rusty (requires underseal)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,350 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,376 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,439 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 23,633 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,114 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,813 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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YR53 CEJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR53 CEJ, 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 YR53 CEJ registered?

YR53 CEJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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