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HW03 AVY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 AVY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,809 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks in windsreen,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,oil leaks,brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing+nail,shockabsorbers slight misting

Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

cracks in windsreen,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,oil leaks,brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing+nail,shockabsorbers slight misting

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,357 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,272 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,272 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,496 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,196 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 21,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HW03 AVY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW03 AVY, 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 HW03 AVY registered?

HW03 AVY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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