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DG53 FCF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,930 mi
Last recorded27,930 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 27,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 27,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 27,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete anti roll bar removed

Fail 20 Nov 2024 27,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,686 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2023 26,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

front pipe flexi deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded

ns and os inner sills corroded where meets floor

Pass 30 Aug 2022 25,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,532 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,522 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 4,666 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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DG53 FCF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG53 FCF, 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 DG53 FCF registered?

DG53 FCF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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