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YX53 ZBO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZBO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 139,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 132,992 miles

Damage to OSF bumper / radiator. NSF indicator lens missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 132,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Damage to OSF bumper / radiator. NSF indicator lens missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 49,255 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 48,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,746 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,864 miles

nsf tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,864 miles

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

nsf tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,047 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,311 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,270 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 27,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,588 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 25,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,813 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,441 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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YX53 ZBO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 YX53 ZBO, 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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YX53 ZBO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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