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KV53 TFK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TFK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 59,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre pipe by bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,170 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 56,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure outer rail (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Door check strap damaged

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread face scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,349 miles

Nearside Front indicator going white

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 52,344 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front indicator going white

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front fog lamp inop

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,342 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,808 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 46,808 miles

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

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

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,398 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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KV53 TFK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV53 TFK, 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 KV53 TFK registered?

KV53 TFK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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