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AE53 ZFZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZFZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,604 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,116 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,589 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,589 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 56,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,829 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 53,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,878 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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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AE53 ZFZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE53 ZFZ, 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 AE53 ZFZ registered?

AE53 ZFZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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