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SG53 BUA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 BUA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 42,870 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r brake bind

shockabsorber top mount has play n/s/f

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,737 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 21,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,291 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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SG53 BUA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG53 BUA, 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 SG53 BUA registered?

SG53 BUA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 BUA safe to buy?

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