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YL03 JFY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,083 mi
Last recorded81,083 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 JFY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,083 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,904 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,443 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake lightly binding.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,443 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake lightly binding.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,781 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on exhaust

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

Tyres perished / cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,268 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,268 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,103 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,654 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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YL03 JFY 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 62.5%.

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 YL03 JFY, 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 YL03 JFY registered?

YL03 JFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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