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FL53 TBX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 TBX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,696 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 39,696 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/55/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear brakes minimal effort and no lock (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,663 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 39,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked on inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 39,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,546 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,547 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 17 Sep 2018 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,042 miles

knock from steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,122 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,484 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,643 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,313 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,067 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,067 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,932 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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FL53 TBX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL53 TBX, 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 FL53 TBX registered?

FL53 TBX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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