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YJ53 HWB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,385 mi
Last recorded36,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HWB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,385 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,681 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2023 33,681 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 25,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,998 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 13,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 2,199 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 1,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 1,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,341 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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YJ53 HWB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ53 HWB, 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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YJ53 HWB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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