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SY03 YXH

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,931 mi
Last recorded36,931 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YXH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,931 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML lamp on

Nearside Front splash guard insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

o/s door damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 32,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

o/s door damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,803 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,475 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 18,341 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,249 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 10,249 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,500 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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SY03 YXH is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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