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DU53 YRL

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,353 mi
Last recorded27,353 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YRL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,353 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 27,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 26,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,410 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 25,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,219 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,113 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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DU53 YRL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU53 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

DU53 YRL is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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