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FP03 RBU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 98,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lights not working

Fail 3 May 2019 98,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lights not working

Pass 5 May 2017 96,504 miles

handbrake poor but meets minimum requirements.

nearside front brake hose perishing.

some scratching to windscreen.

Fail 5 May 2017 96,504 miles

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

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

handbrake poor but meets minimum requirements.

nearside front brake hose perishing.

some scratching to windscreen.

Pass 5 May 2016 92,465 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on both edges.

Fail 3 May 2016 92,465 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded and is leaking!! (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

brake warning light illuminated

offside front tyre worn to limit on both edges.

Pass 7 May 2015 88,711 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,375 miles

front exhaust joint loose and leaking slightly..

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,100 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight leak from front exhaust joint.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,784 miles

engine management light on.

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

engine management light on.

nail and screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,784 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,263 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,948 miles

rear drums slightly warped

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

correct tyre size 165/55/13

rear drums slightly warped

unable to fully inspect front pads

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,925 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,924 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre low on tread, worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,666 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 26,386 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 26,386 miles

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

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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FP03 RBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FP03 RBU, 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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FP03 RBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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