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SR03 FFY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 FFY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 50,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,462 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,515 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 47,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,735 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 45,735 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,748 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,748 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 41,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,220 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,279 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Feb 2011 35,258 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,749 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 31,749 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,205 miles

exhaust system fouling vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,205 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system fouling vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,205 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,172 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 20,264 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre at legal limit

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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SR03 FFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SR03 FFY, 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 SR03 FFY registered?

SR03 FFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SR03 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 FFY shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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