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HV53 RBF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,152 mi
Last recorded54,152 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,122 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 54,117 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch cover on full right hand lock

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,024 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal long travel before working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,784 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,784 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,724 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,724 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,644 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,035 miles

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when turning

slight exhaust blows from centre pipe joints

Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade swplit at end

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when turning

slight exhaust blows from centre pipe joints

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,318 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HV53 RBF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HV53 RBF, 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 HV53 RBF registered?

HV53 RBF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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