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MV03 XAJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 XAJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,371 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 32,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 25,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 25,176 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 19,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 18,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 18,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 18,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,840 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,227 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 8,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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MV03 XAJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MV03 XAJ, 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 MV03 XAJ registered?

MV03 XAJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MV03 XAJ safe to buy?

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