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SV53 VVB

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,311 mi
Last recorded53,311 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VVB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,292 miles

CRACKS STARTING IN TREAD AREA OF BOTH REAR TYRES

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,292 miles

CRACKS STARTING IN TREAD AREA OF BOTH REAR TYRES

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,282 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,584 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,491 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,509 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SV53 VVB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 VVB, 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 SV53 VVB registered?

SV53 VVB is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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