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DS03 YRK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,285 mi
Last recorded54,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YRK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,285 miles

Driver's door catch broken

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,285 miles

Driver's door catch broken

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f door handle incomplete but operation is ok

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f door handle incomplete but operation is ok

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,465 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Drivers door handle broken,this can be opened so passes test but advise replaced asap.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,611 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)

drivers door handle broken requires attension soon

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,464 miles

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

o/s/f outer door handle broken

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,349 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 22,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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DS03 YRK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DS03 YRK, 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 DS03 YRK registered?

DS03 YRK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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