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HT52 VJZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 VJZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,259 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 111,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20kg effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced on dip beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 10kg effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 105,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light surface cracks on inner wall,nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2017 105,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20kg effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light surface cracks on inner wall,nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 97,516 miles

front disc corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 97,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,264 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,418 miles

engine oil sump excessively corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil sump excessively corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,389 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 50,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 44,136 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 2 Feb 2008 44,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,077 miles

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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HT52 VJZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow 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 HT52 VJZ, 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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HT52 VJZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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