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DV52 XXD

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,684 mi
Last recorded48,684 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XXD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,684 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

both front suspention mounting strut tops corroded

both front tyres worn smooth inside edge also perishing in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2014 48,675 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

both front suspention mounting strut tops corroded

both front tyres worn smooth inside edge also perishing in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,588 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking and has run-flat damage

rear subframe and suspension arms corroding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,182 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jan 2009 32,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,009 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 25,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,619 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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DV52 XXD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV52 XXD, 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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DV52 XXD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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