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DY03 XXB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,084 mi
Last recorded33,084 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XXB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 33,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,100 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 25,100 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded front pipe

nearside tyre sidewall cracked

water in both n/s/f and o/s/r lens

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres have sidewall cracking

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,888 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Cracked

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cacked

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,817 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2009 20,063 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,860 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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DY03 XXB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY03 XXB, 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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DY03 XXB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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