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DU53 SWY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SWY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,618 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,678 miles

Front pipe noisey.

N/S/F bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Oil leak.

Rear shocks have outer surface corrosion.

Slight smell of fuel vapour under car, no leaks observed.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,341 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,245 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,463 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,148 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,148 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,239 miles

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

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

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

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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DU53 SWY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU53 SWY, 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 DU53 SWY registered?

DU53 SWY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DU53 SWY safe to buy?

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