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KY53 VLW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,080 mi
Last recorded34,080 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VLW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 32,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,166 miles

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

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

offside rear brake is slighty binding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 30,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,018 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,354 miles

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

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

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

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 VLW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VLW, 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 KY53 VLW registered?

KY53 VLW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is KY53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 VLW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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