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HJ53 PVD

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,613 mi
Last recorded54,613 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,613 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat slight movement, not excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 53,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and off side brake binding slighly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear on border crakeing on side wall

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,130 miles

off side brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2017 52,130 miles

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

off side brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,974 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

o/s/f brake binding slightly o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,877 miles

slight freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,877 miles

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

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

slight freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,937 miles

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

small split ns wiper

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 20,713 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 16,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,118 miles

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

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

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

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 PVD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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