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GV03 VRU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,119 mi
Last recorded53,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VRU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front wiper linkage drivers side] worn but still ok at time of test

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2016 53,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front wiper linkage drivers side] worn but still ok at time of test

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,722 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,044 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,589 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,817 miles

engine coolant level on minimum

spare tyre flat

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,817 miles

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

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

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

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

engine coolant level on minimum

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,586 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing?

Fail 1 Sep 2011 34,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing?

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,543 miles

both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,164 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Sep 2008 22,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.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)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,762 miles

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

front wiper blades split

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,941 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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GV03 VRU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV03 VRU, 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 GV03 VRU registered?

GV03 VRU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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