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YV03 CDX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CDX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,578 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine over heated

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

water leak on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,768 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sight noise on steering

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,163 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,598 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,118 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,118 miles

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)

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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YV03 CDX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YV03 CDX, 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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YV03 CDX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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