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VE53 DLK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,784 mi
Last recorded88,784 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DLK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,784 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens adjustment (1.7.5a)

parking brake only just met requirement 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,618 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,612 miles

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

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,900 miles

slight blows on exhaust

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,900 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight blows on exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,566 miles

front metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,566 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,726 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,709 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Minor body damage.

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,709 miles

Minor body damage.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,181 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,054 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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VE53 DLK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE53 DLK, 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 VE53 DLK registered?

VE53 DLK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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