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HW03 DPK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 DPK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,997 miles

rear parking brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,556 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

0il leaks and oil filter assbly corroded

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

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

rear seat belts not tested due to load in rear of car

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,556 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,986 miles

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyre close to limp

o/s/r tyre hasd a nail in it

Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,986 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyre close to limp

o/s/r tyre hasd a nail in it

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,125 miles

Advise Nearside wing repeater lens missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 29,125 miles

Advise Nearside wing repeater lens missing.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 DPK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

HW03 DPK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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