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FG53 WVY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WVY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,079 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 12 Nov 2014 81,079 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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 31 Oct 2013 72,273 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

variouse brake pipes heavilly greased making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside headlight has moisture behind lense.

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,984 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s head lamp lense cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,536 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,241 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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FG53 WVY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG53 WVY, 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 FG53 WVY registered?

FG53 WVY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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