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EX53 YVE

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,829 mi
Last recorded75,829 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YVE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,533 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2019 52,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front metal pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 51,781 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,969 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 49,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,752 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play lock nut loose and staking sheared away from nut. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,756 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,971 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 29,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,191 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,197 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 YVE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EX53 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

EX53 YVE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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