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FM52 EXG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EXG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,270 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,132 miles

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,605 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,035 miles

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal end corroding.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 80,034 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal end corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,347 miles

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,347 miles

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

spare tyre pressure low.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,321 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

fuel tank corroding.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r tyres just above 1.6mm legal limit.

rear brake back plates corroding.

rear suspension/shock absorbers corroding.

rear tyres wearing thin on edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

fuel tank corording badly/poss leak.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f tyres just above 1.6mm legal limit.

rear brake back plates corroding.

rear suspension/shock absorbers corroding.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,800 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,254 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 43,254 miles

Centre 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 EXG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

FM52 EXG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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