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FH52 HBF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,483 mi
Last recorded85,483 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HBF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 85,483 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 75,694 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,045 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to cpmplete full inspection of brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 3 May 2013 68,045 miles

unable to cpmplete full inspection of brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,553 miles

**EVIDENCE OF OLD FUEL LEAK SITUATED ON FUEL TANK NEAR SLIGHT DAMAGED AREA**STONGLY ADVISE**

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

alt. belt cracked

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper/bonnet damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

alt. belt cracked

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper/bonnet damaged

g/box mountings worn

n/s/r wheel binding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

fuel tank dented in , corner damp!

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,873 miles

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

couple of bulbs off on tailgate stop light

drive belt cracked

front wings,bonnet and bumper damaged

front wipers smeering slightly ,o/s/f split

knock from n/s/f strut

n/s tread getting down

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

n/s/r valve badly perished!

rear tyres badly cracked,n/s/r tyre tubed!

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,220 miles

BODGE REPAIR ON ENGINE SUMP (POSSIBLE OIL LEAK)

FUEL TANK SEVERE DENT.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,564 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 8,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH52 HBF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH52 HBF, 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 FH52 HBF registered?

FH52 HBF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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