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ML53 LDV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,740 mi
Last recorded27,740 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LDV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,318 miles

O/S/F fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 27,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,280 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

brake pipes covered in grease

radiator insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 27,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,490 miles

N/s/f fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,607 miles

Approx 1.5mm left on front brake pads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,411 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,733 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,995 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,572 miles

O/S/F CV boot leaking grease

Pass 1 May 2012 12,212 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 12,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 12,204 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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ML53 LDV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML53 LDV, 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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ML53 LDV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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