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SP53 ZYU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,331 mi
Last recorded51,331 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZYU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,321 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,184 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,246 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,323 miles

nsf tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Oct 2012 40,322 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,263 miles

both front indicators disscoloured

both side repeators disscoloured

engine manegement light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front coil springs rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,257 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators disscoloured

both side repeators disscoloured

engine manegement light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front coil springs rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,662 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded & worn

general under side corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,660 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded & worn

general under side corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,354 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under side corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,354 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under side corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,736 miles

Radiator may need replaced in the near future.(signs of dampness).

Fail 4 Oct 2008 36,735 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) DANGEROUS

Radiator may need replaced in the near future.(signs of dampness).

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,259 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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SP53 ZYU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP53 ZYU, 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 SP53 ZYU registered?

SP53 ZYU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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