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YV03 CDZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,175 mi
Last recorded43,175 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CDZ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch corroded but not prescribed area not structural

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,308 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 38,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/55x13 (4.1.E.1)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,500 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,500 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall cracking (165/55x13) (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall cracking (165/55x13) (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,493 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,493 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,763 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,429 miles

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,874 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 12,446 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,951 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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YV03 CDZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YV03 CDZ, 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 YV03 CDZ registered?

YV03 CDZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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