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EJ52 FSF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 FSF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,707 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 97,707 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,362 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,724 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 96,724 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,436 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both shocks highly corroded on casings

Fail 9 Jun 2020 95,436 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both shocks highly corroded on casings

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,840 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 87,271 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 87,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 82,733 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,652 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,259 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,259 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,154 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 70,095 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,160 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,708 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,964 miles

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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EJ52 FSF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ52 FSF, 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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EJ52 FSF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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