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KR03 JVL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 JVL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 109,176 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 109,176 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,192 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 70,554 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 70,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2014 67,721 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 67,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 43,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 80,835 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres are close to the legal limit in the tread centre.

Pass 29 May 2007 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2007 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 15,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 15,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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KR03 JVL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR03 JVL, 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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KR03 JVL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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