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YY03 EAM

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 EAM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight exhaust blow from centre join

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear suspension slightly carroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,390 miles

Oil leak

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre perished in tread

various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,390 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre perished in tread

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,958 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

oil on engine

various brake pipes corroded

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,685 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unidentified knock heard on rear requires further investigation.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unidentified knock heard on rear requires further investigation.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,090 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

High level brake light not working.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front suspension arm ball joint rubber boots split

offside rear tyre perrished

windscreen wipers dont park auto and only work on full speed

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,594 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,968 miles

both front lower fog lights x2 not working lamps corroded.

front tyres down to 3mm x2.

high level brake light not workling.

main front to rear brake pipe minor corrossion x1.

oil leak rocker gasket.

osf brake pipe corroded(BORDERLINE)!!!!!!!!!

slight wear to steering rack internal joints os and ns.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,698 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,999 miles

slight perishing on outer walls of rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,092 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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YY03 EAM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY03 EAM, 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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YY03 EAM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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