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SJ03 VJA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,588 mi
Last recorded54,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 VJA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 54,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 48,903 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,102 miles

corrosion to front + rear suspension members

Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,082 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,027 miles

corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,448 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,154 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,224 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,224 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

sump corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,992 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,992 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,241 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 16,241 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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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SJ03 VJA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ03 VJA, 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 SJ03 VJA registered?

SJ03 VJA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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