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YR03 DHY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DHY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 82,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 80,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust pipe and middle exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,602 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,230 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 67,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre age cracking and rim slightly buckled ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Handbrake has alot of travel

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre age cracking and rim slightly buckled ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,405 miles

Clutch need replacing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box & corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,407 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall & age cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,735 miles

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

brake bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 5 May 2011 38,044 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 34,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 32,033 miles

battery not holding charge

parking brake near to end of travel

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 32,033 miles

battery not holding charge

parking brake near to end of travel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,446 miles

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

parking brake near to end of travel

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,989 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,843 miles

chip in windscreen zone B (under 40MM)

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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YR03 DHY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YR03 DHY, 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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YR03 DHY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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