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MF53 ZXE

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,691 mi
Last recorded46,691 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ZXE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 39,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,557 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,140 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,135 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,759 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,785 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 11,170 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,848 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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MF53 ZXE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF53 ZXE, 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 MF53 ZXE registered?

MF53 ZXE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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