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AO53 KAU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KAU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 80,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut and deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 80,508 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure passenger buckle loose (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread seperated (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut and deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 78,030 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear 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 Sep 2013 68,264 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,933 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,821 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

os park lever not returning

osr tyre uneven wear on inner edge

slight play in os door hinge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

os park lever not returning

osr tyre uneven wear on inner edge

slight play in os door hinge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 49,331 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,377 miles

osf door dropped. osr parkingbrake lever not on stop

Fail 26 Sep 2009 43,377 miles

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

o/s/f door droped

o/s/r parking brake leaver not on stop

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,461 miles

advise both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,500 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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AO53 KAU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO53 KAU, 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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AO53 KAU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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