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DU53 ZDY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZDY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,998 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,991 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,032 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,219 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,219 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,158 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,158 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 57,012 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,454 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 ZDY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

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

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