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FV52 XDP

2003 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XDP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,957 miles

All Coil Springs are corroded.

Bonnet is damaged, making release difficult to use.

Clutch is worn/badly adjusted.

Coolant Level is below minimum.

Exhaust Flexible Joint is deteriorating.

Front Tyres are worn low, especially Offside. Replacement is advised immediately.

N/S Headlamp Aim is low, adjuster is damaged.

N/S/F Indicator Bulb is going white.

N/S/R Tyre is splitting, replacement advised.

O/S/F Brake Line is corroded.

Rear Trailing Arms are corroded.

Wipers worn, especially nearside.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 58,957 miles

Wipers worn, especially nearside.

All Coil Springs are corroded.

Bonnet is damaged, making release difficult to use.

Clutch is worn/badly adjusted.

Coolant Level is below minimum.

Exhaust Flexible Joint is deteriorating.

Front Tyres are worn low, especially Offside. Replacement is advised immediately.

N/S Headlamp Aim is low, adjuster is damaged.

N/S/F Indicator Bulb is going white.

N/S/R Tyre is splitting, replacement advised.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/F Brake Line is corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing Arms are corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,005 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,199 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 46,298 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,178 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 22,317 miles

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

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 XDP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV52 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

FV52 XDP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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