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DV03 DZB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 DZB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,612 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 982,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake cable to clevis split pin missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,470 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to crack with age(0203)

osr tyre starting to crack with age (3704)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

nsr tyre starting to crack with age(0203)

osr tyre starting to crack with age (3704)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,966 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,428 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 19,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 17,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 12,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,303 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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DV03 DZB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV03 DZB, 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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DV03 DZB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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