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DY53 LBU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 52,928 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,258 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,092 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 17,089 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,073 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 LBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red 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 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 LBU registered?

DY53 LBU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is DY53 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 LBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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