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YR53 CDU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,080 mi
Last recorded42,080 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 CDU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,080 miles

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

Off-side rear tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,080 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Off-side rear tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,140 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,199 miles

Handbrake partially siezed.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,476 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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YR53 CDU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR53 CDU, 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 YR53 CDU registered?

YR53 CDU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is YR53 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 CDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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