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DY53 FKV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,495 mi
Last recorded84,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FKV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding springs arms etc

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,225 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s&o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to n/s&o/s front shock absorbers

corrosion to n/s&o/s front suspension lower arm rear retaining brackets

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear lower suspension arms

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to n/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s&o/s front shock absorbers

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear coil springs

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear suspension arms

slight splitting to n/s&o/s outer c/v boots

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to n/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear suspension arms

cracking to n/s rear tyre sidewall

slight splitting to n/s&o/s outer c/v boots

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,990 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to n/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s&o/s rear suspension arms

cracking to n/s rear tyre sidewall

slight splitting to n/s&o/s outer c/v boots

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,486 miles

corrosion to n/s chassis at rear

cracking to n/s rear tyre sidewall

splitting to n/s&o/s front outer c/v boots

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,002 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,397 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s&o/s (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,397 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s&o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,272 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,207 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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DY53 FKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY53 FKV, 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 DY53 FKV registered?

DY53 FKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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