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SR03 FFZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,011 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear chassis legs corrode not considered excessive .

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded .

corrosion to rear pane just out side prescibed area .

near side rear bumper surport bracket corroded .

Fail 6 Mar 2019 85,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear chassis legs corrode not considered excessive .

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded .

corrosion to rear pane just out side prescibed area .

near side rear bumper surport bracket corroded .

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,116 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,417 miles

corrosion to both rear suspension arms and shock absorbers

front towing eye bracket broken

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,416 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear suspension arms and shock absorbers

front towing eye bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,182 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,642 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r handbrake arm not returning

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,552 miles

nock in stering

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nock in stering

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 62,414 miles

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in rack

Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,493 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust out of alignment hits off rear bumper etc

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust out of alignment hits off rear bumper etc

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust fouling rear bumper ( melting )

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

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 FFZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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