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FJ53 UHW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UHW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,207 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 71,207 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,089 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2015 59,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel is binding on dangerous (3.5.1k)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation with key out of ignition (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers are not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front dented ana damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,803 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,017 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to both rear suspension arms, ok at test.

surface corrosion to both front and both rear coil springs, ok at test.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 40,659 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 37,350 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 37,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,862 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 26,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion on o/side front steel brake pipe, recommend replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 21,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on o/side front steel brake pipe

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 UHW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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