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MK03 DFG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,513 mi
Last recorded57,513 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 DFG
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seatbelt twisted obstructing the retraction mechinism from working correctly

Fail 20 Nov 2015 57,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seatbelt twisted obstructing the retraction mechinism from working correctly

Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,044 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear wheel stiff

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

oil leak. sump corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

oil leak. sump corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,393 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack/split

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack/split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,759 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,051 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,048 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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MK03 DFG 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 69.2%.

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 MK03 DFG, 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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MK03 DFG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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