2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Fiat Seicento MOT pass rate and common faults

420 MOT tests in 2024. 52.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time52.4%
Failed or needed repairs47.6%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle9.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low6.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  10. Washers: not working3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes45.2%
  2. Lights & electrics28.3%
  3. Suspension17.9%
  4. Body & chassis16.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Fiat Seicento?

In 2024, 52.4% of 2003 Fiat Seicento cars passed their MOT first time, across 420 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Fiat Seicento?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Fiat Seicento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).