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HW03 JSX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JSX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,600 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,600 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,172 miles

Light misting of oil from both front shock absorbers

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Light misting of oil from both front shock absorbers

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 45,764 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,607 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 34,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,362 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 30,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,633 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 19,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,328 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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HW03 JSX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

HW03 JSX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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