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FV03 JBU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,382 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 103,382 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal travel long

n/s outer cv boot starting to split

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s sill to floor rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal travel long

n/s outer cv boot starting to split

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s sill to floor rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fan belt split

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

o/s n/s outer cv boots starting to split

o/s sill to floor getting rusty

o/s/f seat loose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,795 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,795 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,216 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,216 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gear oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gear oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 50,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 50,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,986 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,972 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 139,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 139,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 119,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 76,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

travel on hand brake

Pass 19 May 2006 60,911 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre †

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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FV03 JBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV03 JBU, 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 FV03 JBU registered?

FV03 JBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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