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YX03 PYL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 PYL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,137 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,527 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,883 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,883 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,486 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,486 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 57,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 54,123 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,555 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,669 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 41,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YX03 PYL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YX03 PYL, 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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YX03 PYL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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