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SL03 VOF

1997 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VOF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 61,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 51,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 50,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 51,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low both inners insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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SL03 VOF is a 1997 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL03 VOF, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL03 VOF registered?

SL03 VOF is a 1997 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is SL03 VOF safe to buy?

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