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LD53 DLF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 DLF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,180 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

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

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

Rear box baffles are loose

Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,178 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

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

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

Rear box baffles are loose

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wear steering system

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,972 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,687 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,687 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)

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

front tyres wearing low in centre

washer jets poor

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,389 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 9,361 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,740 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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LD53 DLF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD53 DLF, 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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LD53 DLF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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