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GU03 PJX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 PJX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 71,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting scuttle panel around the wiper arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outside and inside edge. Damage to outside wall. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outside and inside edge. Damage to outside wall. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,284 miles

Front nearside/offside tyres have low edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,616 miles

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

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

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

nearside + offside front tyre's cut's on outer wall's

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside + offside front tyre's cut's on outer wall's

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,926 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,313 miles

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)

brake pipes coroding

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,394 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2007 25,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2006 31,032 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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GU03 PJX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU03 PJX, 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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GU03 PJX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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