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WP03 XHJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,854 mi
Last recorded43,854 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 XHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,917 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,919 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 40,916 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 39,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 37,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hand brake levers sticking

offside rear shocker not damping

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,189 miles

rear brakes are binding may be due to handbrake levers at wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

Offside Front valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

engine light illuminated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

Offside Front valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear valve stem trapped behind wheel trim & slightly damaged

engine light illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,571 miles

offside rear and nearside front shockers leaking

offside rear subframe badly corroded

pos rear handbrake levers at drums siezing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,525 miles

both reasr handbrake levers at wheel starting to sieze coursing slight bind

engine managment light on

offside rear shocker may be leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

nearside rear tyrebadly cracking

offside rear shocker pos leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,765 miles

both front tyres very low on outside edge

both rearhandbrake levers at rear shoes starting to sieze

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,719 miles

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

nearside rear & offside rear tyre have cracks on tread & outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,703 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

nearside rear & offside rear tyre have cracks on tread & outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,063 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 20,063 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 16,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,278 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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WP03 XHJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WP03 XHJ, 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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WP03 XHJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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