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YD53 VYW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 VYW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 76,315 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 May 2017 76,315 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,537 miles

both front lower arm rear mounting s brackets corroded ./ quite bad stiil intact at time of test ./

slight noise from rear brake s ./ handbrake travel ./

slightr smearing front wipers ./

underbody corroson sills to floor / rear jacking point areas ./

Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,468 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,477 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,795 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,520 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,086 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 VYW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD53 VYW, 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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YD53 VYW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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