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FV52 OPF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OPF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 61,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive dampness around fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 54,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,097 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2015 52,097 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,896 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,429 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,027 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,277 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,277 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,071 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pin hole in offside cv boot

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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FV52 OPF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue 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 FV52 OPF, 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 FV52 OPF registered?

FV52 OPF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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