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MD03 OKV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,960 mi
Last recorded42,960 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 OKV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,261 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,256 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corrosion

brakes spongy

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,233 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 42,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,148 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 39,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,746 miles

Front front fog lamps n/w full of condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear shock corroded

exhaust system corroded / hanger / clamps

Fail 1 Aug 2018 38,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front front fog lamps n/w full of condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear shock corroded

exhaust system corroded / hanger / clamps

Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,049 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter pin holed

exhaust clamp / system corroded

windscreen chipped o/s @ edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 37,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front cv gaiter pin holed

exhaust clamp / system corroded

windscreen chipped o/s @ edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,815 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,066 miles

coolant contaminated

n/s/f fog lamp inop

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,066 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant contaminated

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,185 miles

front wipers poor advise change

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,837 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,833 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,145 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 21,010 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,180 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,627 miles

advice to replace n/s rear tyre;sidewall cracking close to rim

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,575 miles

o/s front suspension leg leaking; n/s front leg starting to leak;advise replacement

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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MD03 OKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MD03 OKV, 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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MD03 OKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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