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CV53 WFY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WFY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frams mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear of chassis perforated by rear bumper mounts

Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill arear starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 3 Mar 2023 78,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 28 Feb 2022 73,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front movement in upper strut mounting when suspended

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 70,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front movement in upper strut mounting when suspended

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,646 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,008 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

advise : edgewear on rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,897 miles

Nearside Rear advise : sidewall damaged but no cord exposure.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,025 miles

Oil leak

note : engine cooling fan inoperative.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,025 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise: edgewear on front tyres.

note : engine cooling fan inoperative.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,143 miles

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

Oil leak

advise : offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,381 miles

rear exhaust banging on rear bumper

Fail 23 Jan 2013 52,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust banging on rear bumper

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,132 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,077 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen slightly marked by wipers

Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,071 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,994 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,439 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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CV53 WFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CV53 WFY, 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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CV53 WFY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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