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MK53 UOC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 UOC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section clamp, flexible exhaust section also damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear undercarriage corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 81,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section clamp, flexible exhaust section also damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear undercarriage corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,176 miles

O,S,F external door handle damaged

Corrosion to rear chassis rails. currently outside prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pan areas / jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front External door handle damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Drivers seat mechanism worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S door handle damaged but still operational

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Drivers seat mechanism worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S door handle damaged but still operational

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,449 miles

O/S/F door handle damaged but still operative

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

O/S/F door handle damaged but still operative

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,410 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed External handle (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mount broken - system still adequately supported

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed External handle (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mount broken - system still adequately supported

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,416 miles

Hole of corrosion to exhuast tip

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm on inner (within centre 3/4) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour brake (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Hole of corrosion to exhuast tip

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm on inner (within centre 3/4) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight bind to N/S/R brake

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O,S,F inner brake pad anti squeal shim deteriorated

O,S,R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,696 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O,S,F inner brake pad anti squeal shim deteriorated

O,S,R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,362 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,689 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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MK53 UOC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MK53 UOC, 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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MK53 UOC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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