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DU53 ZFV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZFV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,749 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,609 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,325 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,938 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 ZFV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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