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BV53 WGJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,190 mi
Last recorded61,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WGJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,190 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,176 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested excess exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,314 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,314 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

fuel tank corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,328 miles

N/S of fuel tank rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,075 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R not allowing full belt inspection.

Fuel tank has a rusty patch!

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,304 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Tank Corroded (Suspect Possible Fuel Leak)

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

Rear Seatbelts Not Tested Due To Childseats Being Fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2013 37,485 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 20,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,178 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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BV53 WGJ 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 70%.

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 BV53 WGJ, 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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BV53 WGJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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