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DY53 YRX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YRX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 70,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,609 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 42,887 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,825 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,623 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking bracket onto floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 42,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking bracket onto floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,616 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine over heating

sump leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2017 40,134 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine over heating

sump leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,094 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,494 miles

Sump leaking oil from Rusty scabs Rear wheel bearings sound dry

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,904 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut at tread pattern and cracking offside rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,362 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,961 miles

ADVISE cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,930 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system heavily corroded, front pipe clip corroded through

oil light switch broken

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,822 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,796 miles

ADVISE blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,765 miles

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

ADVISE blow on exhaust front joint

ADVISE front brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,951 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,032 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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DY53 YRX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY53 YRX, 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 DY53 YRX registered?

DY53 YRX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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