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YJ03 RGC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,359 mi
Last recorded98,359 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RGC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,329 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 94,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,535 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front 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 18 Dec 2013 85,071 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,062 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

adv.>>> adv. both front discs little worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,605 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,605 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,853 miles

indicator repeater lenses missing both sides

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,802 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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YJ03 RGC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ03 RGC, 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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YJ03 RGC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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