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ML53 FNJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded. effected areas covered in sealant

Fail 18 Oct 2023 52,374 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded. effected areas covered in sealant

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/R Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 46,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure BACKREST UNABLE TO LOCK IN POSITION (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WIPERS DO NOT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH WASHERS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,375 miles

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

front tyres getting worn edges

off/side front brake pads getting worn

rear tyres cracking tread

Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,070 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,016 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,462 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,632 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F Tyre starting to perish

O/S/F Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 34,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both offside wheels binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,041 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both offside wheels binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,523 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 FNJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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