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DU53 ZHB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,906 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,880 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,716 miles

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

perking brakes 17%

Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Nov 2012 42,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,261 miles

brake pedal has long travel

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,261 miles

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

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

brake pedal has long travel

engine management light on

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty

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 ZHB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

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