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SY03 XSF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,069 mi
Last recorded45,069 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XSF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,069 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,064 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,065 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,331 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,065 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,072 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,065 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,064 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,064 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,066 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,372 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,372 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,468 miles

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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SY03 XSF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY03 XSF, 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 SY03 XSF registered?

SY03 XSF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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