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YY03 PZS

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Brake pedal spongy goes to the floor (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,525 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,525 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,357 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 60,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,068 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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 PZS is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY03 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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