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CV03 CHL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 CHL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,650 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,692 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff to operate (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear tire deteriorated

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,689 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff to operate (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear tire deteriorated

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,508 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear axle rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,306 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,804 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,537 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,529 miles

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

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 41,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,295 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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CV03 CHL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CV03 CHL, 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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CV03 CHL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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