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FJ53 SWZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,355 mi
Last recorded68,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SWZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,879 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 54,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 51,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,129 miles

1.n/s front shocker damp 2.o/s front tyre scuffed on edges 3.slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer wall 4.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,686 miles

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)

engine sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,728 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade broken

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,161 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 32,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion starting on both main rear steel brake pipes

rear silencer corroded

slight damage to o/side front wheel rim

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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FJ53 SWZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FJ53 SWZ, 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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FJ53 SWZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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