MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT MOTORs year 2003

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Pass percent:73.71%

(The average a diesel FIAT MOTOR year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,898 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Registration plate lamp issues	64
Rear brake binding	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit \|8.2.2.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Registration plate lamp issues	64
Rear brake binding	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit \|8.2.2.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT MOTORs year 2003

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