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LM52 BVG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 BVG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,971 miles

All brake, suspension ,components slightly corroded

Corrosion to both wishbone mounts front

Oil leak corrosion to sump

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking Rear wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All brake, suspension ,components slightly corroded

Corrosion to both wishbone mounts front

Oil leak corrosion to sump

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,879 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,819 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre bald on edges over a raised section of tread

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre bald on edges over a raised section of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,149 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,961 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,952 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever slightly stiff to operate

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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LM52 BVG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow 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 LM52 BVG, 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 LM52 BVG registered?

LM52 BVG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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