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ML53 FNV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,147 mi
Last recorded68,147 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 68,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rough

rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,863 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,537 miles

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 47,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,155 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,133 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,835 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,035 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 24,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,943 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 FNV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNV, 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 ML53 FNV registered?

ML53 FNV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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