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MK03 SSU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,218 mi
Last recorded69,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 SSU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight travel in footbrake advise adjustment

Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,214 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

water level low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,570 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,570 miles

Parking 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 SSU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSU, 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 MK03 SSU registered?

MK03 SSU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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