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ML53 AXP

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,026 mi
Last recorded77,026 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,026 miles

coil springs corroded

slight bind front brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,024 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

coil springs corroded

slight bind front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,008 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,949 miles

Green lights fitted on front of car

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

green light no legal not a test item

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,864 miles

Side wall cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,858 miles

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

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

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)

Side wall cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,869 miles

front postiton lamps on bumper incorrect colour

rbt front brake imbalance:20%

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,845 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,317 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,317 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,951 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 5,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges. just above 1.6mm

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 AXP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AXP, 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 AXP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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