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ET03 FOU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,846 mi
Last recorded47,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FOU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,846 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

nearside rear sidelight slightly flickers

offside rear brake is binding

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

nearside rear sidelight slightly flickers

offside rear brake is binding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,647 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

offside front tyres is badly worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is badly weather cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

offside front tyres is badly worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is badly weather cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,161 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 24,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 24,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 22,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,242 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,381 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 FOU 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 56.3%.

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 ET03 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

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

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