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FM52 EKU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,470 mi
Last recorded102,470 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EKU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,960 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 95,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corroded front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slightly corroded front brake discs

Fail 29 Dec 2010 69,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on brake discs in places

n/s/r tyre tread low in places and sidewall perishing

rusting on suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,339 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,619 miles

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

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

exhaust catching body

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,490 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 36,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FM52 EKU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 FM52 EKU, 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 FM52 EKU registered?

FM52 EKU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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