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YL03 YLZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,205 mi
Last recorded53,205 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 YLZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,205 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated steering column clunking, no play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated steering column clunking, no play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 51,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 51,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 50,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 50,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,329 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,240 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BODYS CORRODED

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,240 miles

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

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

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BODYS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,305 miles

n/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls no cords exposed

Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,305 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls no cords exposed

Pass 8 May 2013 42,812 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2013 42,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,458 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 38,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 38,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,695 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,722 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,570 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 YLZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL03 YLZ, 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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YL03 YLZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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