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GU53 LDC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LDC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 72,457 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,445 miles

drivers doorhandle broken

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2012 66,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

drivers doorhandle broken

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

drivers seat worn

fuel tank damp and corroded

nearside front suspension arm,bottom ball joint dust cover split

offside front wheel slightly distorted

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

drivers seat worn

fuel tank damp and corroded

nearside front suspension arm,bottom ball joint dust cover split

offside front wheel slightly distorted

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,275 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear coil springs corroded

slight brake bind on o/s/f

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over heat shield and fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,188 miles

both front lower swivel gaitors split

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r tyre perished & worn in centre

o/s/f seat release/locking mechanism sticky

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower swivel gaitors split

both front tyres worn low on inner & outer shoulders which are raised tread

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r tyre perished & worn in centre

o/s/f seat release/locking mechanism sticky

Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,243 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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GU53 LDC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU53 LDC, 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 GU53 LDC registered?

GU53 LDC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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