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HJ03 XDW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XDW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 123,275 miles

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 20 May 2024 123,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 122,282 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,110 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 120,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 114,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2014 11,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advises o/s/f wheel bent

Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advises o/s/f wheel bent

Fail 23 Jun 2011 88,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,191 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,324 miles

o/ inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 44,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,391 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread!

nearside rear tyre has sidewalls perishing!

offside rear tyre has sidewalls perishing!

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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HJ03 XDW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HJ03 XDW, 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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HJ03 XDW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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