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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,108 cc

Y252 YKNMOT history

Y252 YKN is a yellow petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
78,637 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 YKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,108 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y252 YKN was last recorded at 78,637 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 8,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,545 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,092 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,637 miles
  • 2022 – 70,545 miles
  • 2021 – 62,954 miles
  • 2019 – 57,236 miles
  • 2018 – 54,125 miles
  • 2017 – 50,749 miles
  • 2016 – 47,330 miles
  • 2015 – 44,407 miles
  • 2014 – 39,508 miles
  • 2013 – 34,845 miles
  • 2012 – 27,974 miles
  • 2011 – 22,175 miles
  • 2010 – 20,039 miles
  • 2009 – 17,561 miles
  • 2007 – 14,966 miles
  • 2006 – 12,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,637 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills/under body corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Drivebelt perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,637 miles (+8,092)1 dangerous13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    556711406379
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills/under body corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass70,545 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    907303455501
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shocks very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail70,539 miles (+7,585)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    211206057949
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shocks very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,954 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    196283705384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension leg very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension very rusty

  5. Fail62,948 miles (+5,712)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    167631103118
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to wheel cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension leg very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension very rusty

  6. Pass57,236 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    541287632990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,125 miles (+3,376)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    696885548290
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber casing slightly corroded-All four

  8. Pass50,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    852884347755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail50,749 miles (+3,419)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    787898822245
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass47,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    216471822658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,327 miles (+2,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    193474766243
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass44,407 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    279783885131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail44,379 miles (+4,871)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    698501685143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant low.

  14. Pass39,508 miles (+4,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    288227394490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass34,845 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,845 miles
    Test number
    218375303255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail34,837 miles (+6,863)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,837 miles
    Test number
    919161303241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass27,974 miles (+5,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,974 miles
    Test number
    819165202224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass22,175 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,175 miles
    Test number
    926178131244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,039 miles (+2,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    391863550462
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split on edges

  20. Pass17,561 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    514355959233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,291 miles (+1,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,291 miles
    Test number
    201472359438
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass14,966 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,966 miles
    Test number
    452849747246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,268 miles
    Test number
    430794626218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 YKN

Does Y252 YKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 YKN expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 YKN?
The MOT on Y252 YKN expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 YKN done?
Y252 YKN was recorded at 78,637 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has Y252 YKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 YKN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y252 YKN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y252 YKN find?
Y252 YKN failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 18 more.

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