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KY53 VKV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VKV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,524 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,939 miles

Both wishbones corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,921 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage on bnnet

knock steerincoolumm area

Pass 31 May 2013 63,321 miles

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

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

damage on bonnet

engine oil leak filter area

handbrake travel

knock steering column area

signs of engine boiling over around expansion bottle cap

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,225 miles

body damage offside front

handbrake travel

knock on steering

Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage offside front

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,225 miles

damage o/s front bumper and bonnet / headlamp area

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage o/s front bumper and bonnet / headlamp area

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,684 miles

oil leaks filter area

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,683 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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KY53 VKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY53 VKV, 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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KY53 VKV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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