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AF53 TVL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TVL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,851 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,036 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 124,033 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 114,025 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 114,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear parking mechanism linkage siezed

rear parking and foot brake poor efficiency

Fail 2 Apr 2012 109,033 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear parking mechanism linkage siezed

rear parking and foot brake poor efficiency

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,728 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,038 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,451 miles

engine management light staying on

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

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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AF53 TVL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF53 TVL, 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 AF53 TVL registered?

AF53 TVL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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