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MT52 PUY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,028 mi
Last recorded78,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 PUY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,028 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,035 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSF brake slightly sticking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,133 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,179 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,664 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,814 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,091 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MT52 PUY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT52 PUY, 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 MT52 PUY registered?

MT52 PUY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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