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DY03 XXN

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,717 mi
Last recorded108,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,717 miles

Nearside Front passengers floor pan has slight corosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion at the rear

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 108,717 miles

Nearside Front passengers floor pan has slight corosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion at the rear

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passengers floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 107,187 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passengers floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,712 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,633 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded Advisories :Both Front to rears and Near side front

Exhaust system front pipe bracket corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.(3.7.A.7). RBT Service Brake Efficiency :50%.

Suspension Advisories :Both Front and Both Rear Coil Springs corroded.Both Rear Shock Absorbers outer casings corroded.

Tyres Advisories (WORN TO 1.6MM LEGAL MINIMUM) :Off side front and Near side rear.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,544 miles

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

Brake Pipes Corroded Advisories :Both Front to rears and Near side front

Exhaust system front pipe bracket corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension Advisories :Both Front and Both Rear Coil Springs corroded.Both Rear Shock Absorbers outer casings corroded.

Tyres Advisories (WORN TO 1.6MM LEGAL MINIMUM) :Off side front and Near side rear.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,828 miles

*Near side front and both Rear Coil Springs corroded*.

*Off side rear Tyre cracked*.

*Oil leak from near side driveshaft inner gaiter*

*Rear Exhaust system Silencer corroded and inside baffles deteriorated*.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to drums slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to drums slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,118 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,379 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,379 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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DY03 XXN is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DY03 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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