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MW52 JJZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,614 mi
Last recorded87,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 JJZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,614 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake disc is pitted on the inner face

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,637 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 81,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,592 miles

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

front exhaust rubber not supporting exhaust

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust rubber not supporting exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,824 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

accident damage to rear

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi pipe worn and slight blow

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slightly long hsndbrake travel

surface corrosion on suspension components

rear exhaust wrapped with a bandage

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,749 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

center stop lamp inoperatvie.rear end damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

center stop lamp inoperatvie.rear end damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2009 58,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear end damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eng management light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 49,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,305 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,643 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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MW52 JJZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MW52 JJZ, 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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MW52 JJZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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