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MJ03 MVT

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 MVT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks weak

Fail 16 Oct 2019 73,292 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks weak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front bumper and wing damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,632 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

all brake pipes greased

front bumper split

Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,632 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

all brake pipes greased

front bumper split

Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,214 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure fellout (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,393 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,364 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MJ03 MVT is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ03 MVT, 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 MJ03 MVT registered?

MJ03 MVT is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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