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ST03 VVM

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,602 mi
Last recorded72,602 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VVM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 72,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,828 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 65,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,916 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,840 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrored (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 58,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrored (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,949 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears x 2 complete (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (3.7.B.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,613 miles

eng man light on

exhaust braket corroded at front

Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

eng man light on

exhaust braket corroded at front

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,337 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust braket corroded at front

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 30,335 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

eng man light on

exhaust braket corroded at front

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 28,326 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

eng man light on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,614 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,614 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,471 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,700 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 22,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,184 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 20,183 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,326 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 13,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,003 miles

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

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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ST03 VVM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ST03 VVM, 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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ST03 VVM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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