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SW03 JXS

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JXS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,698 miles

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

spare wheel flat (advise)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

spare wheel flat (advise)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,162 miles

evidence of leaking from fuel tank but no leaks at time of test (advise)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 48,162 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

evidence of leaking from fuel tank but no leaks at time of test (advise)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,058 miles

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

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

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

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

boyh front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,543 miles

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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SW03 JXS is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW03 JXS, 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 SW03 JXS registered?

SW03 JXS is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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