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SE03 YSW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 YSW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,198 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement leaver (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,061 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,486 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,716 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,794 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,768 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,921 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,744 miles

bad oil leak on engine ( sump rusted through )

front discs rusty ( due to standing )

radiator fan motor siezed

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,744 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak on engine ( sump rusted through )

front discs rusty ( due to standing )

o/s/f tyre close to wear limit on outer edge

radiator fan motor siezed

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,333 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,333 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,456 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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SE03 YSW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SE03 YSW, 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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SE03 YSW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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