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EX53 PFU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PFU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,462 miles

All rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,462 miles

All rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,146 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,146 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,363 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,832 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 45,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wing indicators fading,

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

radiator leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

radiator leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,673 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 37,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,934 miles

offside front balljoint gaiter split

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,934 miles

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)

offside front balljoint gaiter split

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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EX53 PFU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX53 PFU, 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 EX53 PFU registered?

EX53 PFU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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