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ST52 FMJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 FMJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 44,580 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded within 12" within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid floor holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to front pipe bracket incomplete. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamps inop.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch condition behind roadwheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both trail arm condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing axle. corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,085 miles

Handbrake efficiency limits just met.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 41,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 31,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not operating (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,992 miles

Minor collision damage to nearside front bumper

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,963 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,245 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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ST52 FMJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ST52 FMJ, 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 ST52 FMJ registered?

ST52 FMJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is ST52 FMJ safe to buy?

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