FIAT Seicento MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.1% pass rate
from 822 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Seicento is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 9.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (44 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 7.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.73% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Rod
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamp aim (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.49% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis
      • 0.49% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.24% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates

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