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SY03 YXP

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,769 mi
Last recorded78,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YXP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,687 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables not fully secured to body at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,203 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,893 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,394 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 YXP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

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

Is SY03 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 YXP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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