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YY53 DBX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DBX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,288 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,354 miles

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

rear suspension light crossion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,655 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsf shock absorber weak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,655 miles

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

nsf shock absorber weak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,542 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 107,762 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 107,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f inner face of disc pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 101,106 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,819 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 95,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,889 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,219 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,917 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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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YY53 DBX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY53 DBX, 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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YY53 DBX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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