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LR53 VGF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VGF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,362 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,536 miles

Nearside Front fog not working.

knock heard from steering column. suggest further investigation.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened suspect broken, lowest coil, inside plastic tube. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high off scale. (4.1.2 (a))

knock heard from steering column. suggest further investigation.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered, and puntured (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking corroded (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered, and puntured (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under front floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 45,847 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,337 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,756 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,703 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 20,703 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,297 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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LR53 VGF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LR53 VGF, 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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LR53 VGF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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