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WM03 YLX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,448 mi
Last recorded48,448 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 YLX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 48,448 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 May 2023 48,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 May 2022 48,039 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 47,628 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2021 47,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2020 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mounting bearing stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,488 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Fail 6 May 2019 46,488 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,563 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 39,549 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres inside and outside edge getting down

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,231 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,437 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,045 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 29,033 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,036 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,076 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 23,076 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,684 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 12,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WM03 YLX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM03 YLX, 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 WM03 YLX registered?

WM03 YLX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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