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LD53 DLN

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 DLN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,835 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight screen damage

Heavy oil leak

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside mirror broken

Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,828 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside mirror broken

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight screen damage

Pass 25 Oct 2014 55,777 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,776 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy oil leak

Nearside rear shock absorber siezing

Offside door check strap broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,388 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 42,388 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rad water was a little low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,414 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre high level brake light not working

engine management light on at dash

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper poor

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,188 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 14,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes need attention

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 DLN is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LD53 DLN, 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 LD53 DLN registered?

LD53 DLN is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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