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SJ53 UGE

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,476 mi
Last recorded28,476 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UGE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 28,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working front & rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2023 27,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 23,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking no cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,029 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 22,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,144 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,144 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,907 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,907 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,611 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,611 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 16,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,521 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,394 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,438 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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SJ53 UGE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SJ53 UGE, 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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SJ53 UGE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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