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KS03 XML

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 XML
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,588 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 122,579 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 122,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,620 miles

Engine oil leak - requires attention asap

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure / not located

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake bind when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake bind when rotated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,451 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Engine oil leak - requires attention asap

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure / not located

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake bind when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake bind when rotated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,817 miles

rear seats not in use

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread/wall worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 80,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 69,649 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,256 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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KS03 XML is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS03 XML, 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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KS03 XML is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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