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ML53 AXA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 AXA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also corroded and insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rearsidewalls perishedtyres

centre rear seat belt missing

exhaust heatsheild inse cure

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens cracked (1.5.1c)

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

underside suspension parts rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2016 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens cracked (1.5.1c)

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

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,941 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)

underside suspension parts rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2015 103,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,744 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,665 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,052 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Fail 23 Aug 2013

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 25 Aug 2012 80,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,092 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to exhaust...exhaust blow...o/s/r tyre distorted...n/s/r brake binding

Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,843 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R HAND BRAKE BINDING

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,357 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,402 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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ML53 AXA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ML53 AXA, 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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ML53 AXA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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