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MK53 ZCX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 ZCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,606 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,297 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,553 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 62,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,246 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 50,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,628 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,996 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 ZCX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZCX, 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 MK53 ZCX registered?

MK53 ZCX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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