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EX53 YSD

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,283 mi
Last recorded52,283 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YSD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 52,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 52,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 51,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2017 34,700 miles

cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,695 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

slight bond offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,980 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 27,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 13,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 8,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 6,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,556 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 5,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 3,687 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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EX53 YSD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX53 YSD, 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 EX53 YSD registered?

EX53 YSD is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YSD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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