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DY03 XYB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,909 mi
Last recorded42,909 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,754 miles

Offside Rear bump stop corroded away

hand brake travel high

Fail 13 Apr 2019 34,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop corroded away

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,648 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

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

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

n/s rear exhaust section slightly detriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,648 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear exhaust section slightly detriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,584 miles

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

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

slight scratch on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,404 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall perrishing & small cuts

Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,134 miles

n/s front tyre peice missing out of sidewall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,091 miles

n/s front tyre peice out of sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2006 1,012 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 XYB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XYB, 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 DY03 XYB registered?

DY03 XYB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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