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ST53 DVW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 46,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,990 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion along boot floor edges

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear bearing rumbling

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion along boot floor edges

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear bearing rumbling

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,915 miles

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners

Corrosion starting on boot floor edges

Rear brake back plates a little corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Rear suspension arms a little corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,515 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,669 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,401 miles

advise all brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre walls marked due to tyre running flat

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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ST53 DVW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST53 DVW, 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 ST53 DVW registered?

ST53 DVW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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