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WK03 YCV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 YCV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 38,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,916 miles

REAR SUBFRAME VERY CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2019 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR SUBFRAME VERY CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,624 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 33,620 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWING (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FOWLING REAR BUMPER AND CENTRE HEAT SHIELD (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper mountings corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper mountings corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,489 miles

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODING

Fail 24 Feb 2016 28,489 miles

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

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

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODING

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,233 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,460 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 24,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,105 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 21,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 20,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,768 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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WK03 YCV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WK03 YCV, 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 WK03 YCV registered?

WK03 YCV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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