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AP52 EXZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EXZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,819 miles

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

all remaining brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Unable to fully inspect condition due to grease applied to pipes

offside front brake pipe close to alternator belt

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all remaining brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Unable to fully inspect condition due to grease applied to pipes

offside front brake pipe close to alternator belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,478 miles

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Vehicle has had accident damage to n/s/f.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Vehicle has had accident damage to n/s/f.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,056 miles

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

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

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,018 miles

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion where they can be seen.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion where they can be seen.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,550 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded also have plastic coating.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear 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)

advise front end has been damaged

advise nearside front has been in a accident

advise nearside front outer sill damaged

advise screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside front has been in a accident

advise nearside front outer sill damaged

advise screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,514 miles

accident damage to nearside front inner wing/chassis

Fail 8 Aug 2008 26,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to nearside front inner wing/chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

advise front headlights have been repaired using screws

advise nearside front has been damaged and chassis looks bent ,but this is not effecting the steering or braking of the car

advise nearside front outer sill has been damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2007 12,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

advise nearside front sill damaged

nearside front end has been damaged and chassis looks like it may be bent

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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AP52 EXZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AP52 EXZ, 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 AP52 EXZ registered?

AP52 EXZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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