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HV03 HFJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HFJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,675 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,738 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,203 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,203 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 4,392 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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HV03 HFJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV03 HFJ, 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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HV03 HFJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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