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AV53 FXJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FXJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 91,311 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)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low will not adjust ! (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs jet adjustment (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,026 miles

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

Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,223 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,160 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,160 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,606 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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AV53 FXJ 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 68.8%.

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 AV53 FXJ, 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 AV53 FXJ registered?

AV53 FXJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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