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ET03 FOD

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FOD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,849 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has crack, if gets any bigger will fail emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear bumper has crack lower down

Fail 16 Nov 2024 28,830 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rears (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Accelerator pedal anti slip missing

Brake fluid should be changed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has crack, if gets any bigger will fail emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear bumper has crack lower down

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,820 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 28,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 28,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adj inop (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 26,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 25,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 25,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 24,641 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 23,627 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 23,627 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 14,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,223 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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ET03 FOD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET03 FOD, 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 ET03 FOD registered?

ET03 FOD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is ET03 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 FOD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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