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YG53 PFY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 PFY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear lower gearbox mount slight play bush also perished.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear lower gearbox mount slight play bush also perished.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,822 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear bumper mountings are heavily corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s/r and o/s/r. But not considered supportive panelling in prescribed areas for rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear bumper mountings are heavily corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective Torque mount

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear rails behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 67,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,494 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front end of front to rear brake pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear brake hose above rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At lower suspension arm front rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At end of brake pipe to rear hose above nearside rear lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front end of front to rear brake pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil warning light flickering

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear brake hose above rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 66,127 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to rear of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Both rear tyres are heavily perishing and cracking

Fail 22 May 2020 66,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to rear of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Both rear tyres are heavily perishing and cracking

Pass 16 May 2019 65,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large splits on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met.

Fail 14 May 2019 65,600 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large splits on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met.

Pass 30 May 2018 65,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 64,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2017 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing Seat runner not latching on one side (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 63,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,613 miles

cooling fan inoperative

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cooling fan inoperative

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,109 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,162 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

major engine oil leak under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,761 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 26,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,735 miles

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

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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YG53 PFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YG53 PFY, 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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YG53 PFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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