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DY53 UBP

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,693 mi
Last recorded38,693 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UBP
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,693 miles

oil leak from filter

Fail 24 Nov 2017 38,689 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from filter

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,218 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 33,218 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s, close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

underbody and suspension components getting corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,606 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r sevice brake slightly lower on figures

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,510 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,500 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 Sep 2008 13,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,954 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 UBP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

DY53 UBP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 UBP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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