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BW03 LWU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LWU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,420 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 58,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Dec 2019 52,606 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 46,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,927 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,462 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,589 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,058 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 24,008 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight damage nearside tyre sidewall

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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BW03 LWU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BW03 LWU, 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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What year was BW03 LWU registered?

BW03 LWU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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