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DN52 BUV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 BUV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,021 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak also sump corroded ()

clutch

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine overheated while testing

hand brake as a low reading of 16%

oil leak also engine sump corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine overheated while testing

hand brake as a low reading of 16%

oil leak also engine sump corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mileage not readable in speedo

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre showing signs of ageing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump on the engine corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,078 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine sump corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine sump corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,568 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,840 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 23,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,131 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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DN52 BUV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN52 BUV, 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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DN52 BUV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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