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HJ53 PVA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 PVA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 53,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,682 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 50,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,121 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster doesnt work (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,355 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 39,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,020 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,589 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,331 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 30,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,844 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,796 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HJ53 PVA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 PVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ53 PVA registered?

HJ53 PVA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 PVA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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