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SX03 DXW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 DXW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 75,943 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (small hole in pipe) (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strut (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strut (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine sump corroded and leaking ()

battery secured with tie clips

both c.v gaiters slight cracking

both front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall

different size tyres on front and rear

petrol cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2017 75,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (small hole in pipe) (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strut (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front outer door handle sticky

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strut (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine sump corroded and leaking ()

battery secured with tie clips

both c.v gaiters slight cracking

both front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall

different size tyres on front and rear

petrol cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2016 74,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

battery secure with cable ties

Pass 29 May 2015 72,467 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,729 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,328 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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SX03 DXW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX03 DXW, 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 SX03 DXW registered?

SX03 DXW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SX03 DXW safe to buy?

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