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YD53 VYU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,346 mi
Last recorded75,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 VYU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( KA CHOW ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,817 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,679 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,948 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,938 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,580 miles

engine oil leak

engine sump is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread, worn on the edges and close to the legal limit at 2mm

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,580 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine sump is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread, worn on the edges and close to the legal limit at 2mm

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,016 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,569 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,458 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,842 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2007 26,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,122 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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YD53 VYU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YD53 VYU, 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 YD53 VYU registered?

YD53 VYU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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